Lagger
821913 · Heavy Next-day ready Career data Verified
Laggers attach insulating materials to pipes, ducts, mechanical systems and equipment.
Most common salary $66k – $90k
Upper salary up to $97k
Training No specific training
Description
Applies insulating materials, such as felt, fibreglass, polyurethane and cork, to pipes, steam generators, process vats and ducting, and secures insulation with wire, wire netting, staples, metal strapping and using welding torches.
Typical work tasks
- Organises insulating materials to be available for application; measures cuts and applies insulation; secures insulation using tools/machinery.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors primarily in industrial/commercial settings.
- The environment may be adequately heated and ventilated but may also be cramped dark, noisy or hot. Protective equipment may be worn.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Up to heavy physical demand.
- Constantly stands and walks to perform work tasks.
- Use upper limbs and body to stretch up and across.
- May occasionally squat, crouch or kneel to perform low level tasks and access awkward areas.
- Likely to twist the body or neck.
- Heavy lifting and carrying may be required to move materials and equipment.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements will be
- Employees may be exposed to chemicals from bonding agents and flames from welding equipment.
- Driving, other than to get to site, is not a significant feature of the job.
- Employees use hand tools or equipment frequently to constantly.
- Frequent bending is likely.
- Mental skills include practical and technical skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Nil entry requirements; lagger (insulation labourer) entered with on-the-job training, no pre-entry gate.
Entry Requirements
- Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.