[Core] [65% incumbents] Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures. | Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Read blueprints, and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Select construction materials.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Remove old insulation, such as asbestos, following safety procedures.
  DWAs: Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
  DWAs: Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
  DWAs: Install insulation in equipment or structures.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
  DWAs: Load materials into construction equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
  DWAs: Prepare surfaces for finishing. | Apply adhesives to construction materials.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Building and Construction (imp:3.35 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.04 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:3.02 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:2.91 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.78 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Transportation (imp:2.61 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:2.51 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.48 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Design (imp:2.29 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:2.28 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:2.16 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.04 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.98 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:1.95 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administrative (imp:1.77) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Chemistry (imp:1.50 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.39 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:1.22 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Written Expression (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.25 lvl:5.51) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.96 lvl:4.24) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.80 lvl:3.39) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.72 lvl:2.96) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:3.52) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.66 lvl:3.10) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Getting Information (imp:3.61 lvl:3.07) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.48 lvl:3.22) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.20) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.31 lvl:3.47) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.27 lvl:3.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.12 lvl:2.40) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.58) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.98 lvl:3.10) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.91 lvl:2.84) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.90 lvl:3.08) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.89 lvl:3.21) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.89 lvl:1.89) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:2.43) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.84 lvl:2.40) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.83 lvl:1.89) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.79 lvl:2.69) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.77 lvl:2.48) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.70 lvl:2.32) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.66 lvl:3.32) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:1.89) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.55 lvl:1.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.53 lvl:2.34) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.99) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.51 lvl:1.99) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:2.46 lvl:1.79) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.39 lvl:2.22) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.33 lvl:1.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.24 lvl:1.74) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.23 lvl:1.69) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.19 lvl:1.69) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.15 lvl:2.01) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:1.54) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.05 lvl:1.54) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.92 lvl:1.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Working with Computers (imp:1.58 lvl:0.83) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.78) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.46) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.59) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 44,440
  annual_median    : $49,120
  annual_pct10     : $37,030
  annual_pct25     : $43,200
  annual_pct75     : $60,980
  annual_pct90     : $78,190
  annual_mean      : $54,740
  hourly_median    : $23.62

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Nebraska ($73,140)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($27,040)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.705x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   42,240  median: $  49,210
  Retail Trade                             emp:      300  median: $  37,400
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      240  median: $  51,230
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      180  median: $  44,520
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:       50  median: $  56,000

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   42,240  median: $  49,210
  Retail Trade                             emp:      300  median: $  37,400
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      240  median: $  51,230
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      180  median: $  44,520
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:       50  median: $  56,000

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Soundproofing (similarity: 0.2456)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundproofing
  QID: Q589260
  Extract: Soundproofing is any means of impeding sound propagation. There are several methods employed including increasing the distance between the source and receiver, decoupling, using noise barriers to reflect or absorb the energy of the sound waves, using damping structures such as sound baffles for abso

  Title: Asbestos (similarity: 0.1538)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
  QID: Q104085
  Extract: Asbestos or asbestus is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals that have been used for thousands of years to create flexible fire-resistant objects, such as fireproof fabrics. It is toxic and carcinogenic.

  Title: Stalinka (similarity: 0.2308)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalinka
  QID: Q60668773
  Extract: Stalinka, Stalinist apartment buildings or Stalin-era buildings, are a common colloquial term for apartment buildings constructed in the USSR from 1933 to 1961, primarily during the rule of Joseph Stalin. They were predominantly built in the neoclassical style. Stalinkas are solidly constructed mult

  Title: Spray foam (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spray_foam
  QID: Q7580229
  Extract: Spray foam is a chemical product used in construction and engineering primarily as insulation and as a filler material. It is produced as a liquid but quickly expands and hardens into a stiff, lightweight structure. It is created by a chemical reaction of two component parts, commonly referred to as

  Title: Dropped ceiling (similarity: 0.3390)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropped_ceiling
  QID: Q687155
  Extract: A dropped ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be referred to as a drop ceiling, T-bar ceiling, false ceiling, suspended ceiling, grid ceiling, drop in ceiling, drop out ceiling, or ceiling tiles and is a staple of modern construction and architecture

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions, clear skill profiles, and robust employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025 provide high confidence in occupational characterization.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:28:52.565525+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,711
tokens_output        : 4,375
cost_usd             : $0.047605
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though semantic neighbors include soundproofing and spray foam articles that relate to insulation materials and thermal barrier concepts used in this occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall are skilled construction tradespeople who install thermal and moisture barriers in residential and commercial buildings. They work with various insulating materials including batt, roll, and blown insulation to improve energy efficiency and climate control. These workers combine physical dexterity with technical knowledge of building systems to ensure proper installation in diverse structural environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by reading blueprints and selecting appropriate insulation materials based on space characteristics and thermal requirements. They measure and cut insulation materials using hand tools, power saws, and specialized equipment, then fit, wrap, staple, or glue these materials to structures using hand tools or pneumatic devices. Much of the day involves handling and moving materials into position, often in cramped spaces like attics, basements, or wall cavities. They operate blowing equipment to distribute loose-fill insulation evenly, moving controls and filling hoppers as needed. Workers also prepare surfaces by applying adhesives or sealants, and finish installations by covering access holes with protective materials. Safety procedures are followed when removing old insulation materials, particularly hazardous substances like asbestos.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong realistic interests who enjoy hands-on work with tools and materials in construction environments. Physical fitness is essential, as the work demands extent flexibility, trunk strength, and multilimb coordination for working in confined spaces and awkward positions. Successful workers have good manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for precise cutting and fitting of materials. They demonstrate dependability and attention to detail, as proper insulation installation directly impacts building energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Those who thrive tend to be methodical problem-solvers who can visualize spatial relationships and work independently while following safety protocols.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most insulation workers enter with a high school diploma or equivalent, representing 68.2% of the workforce, while 29.4% have less than high school education. Formal post-secondary training is minimal, with only 2.4% holding certificates. Entry typically involves on-the-job training under experienced workers, learning tool operation, material handling, and safety procedures. Physical capability for construction work is more important than formal credentials, though basic math and reading skills are needed for blueprint interpretation and material calculations.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced insulation workers can advance to supervisory roles, become specialists in specific insulation types or techniques, or start their own insulation contracting businesses. Career progression often leads to broader construction roles such as general contracting or facility maintenance. Some workers specialize in mechanical insulation systems or move into related trades like drywall installation, roofing, or HVAC work where insulation knowledge provides valuable cross-training.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 44,440 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $49,120, ranging from $37,030 to $78,190 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Nebraska leading at $73,140 compared to Puerto Rico's $27,040, representing a 2.71x ratio. Employment is heavily concentrated in construction (95% of jobs), with minimal presence in retail and professional services. Demand correlates with construction activity and energy efficiency mandates, making this a cyclical but essential trade in the building industry.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Insulation work has moderate automation resistance due to the varied, confined spaces requiring human dexterity and problem-solving. While material handling equipment like blowers already assists workers, the core activities of fitting materials into irregular spaces, navigating obstacles, and ensuring proper coverage require human judgment and physical adaptability that current automation cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills including Active Listening (3.0), Critical Thinking (3.0), and building construction knowledge (3.4+), representing direct occupational specialization within insulation work.
    data: Active Listening (3.0)
    data: Building Construction knowledge (3.4)
    data: Manual Dexterity (3.5)
  [task_similarity] Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (47-2081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve covering and finishing interior building surfaces, requiring similar manual dexterity (3.1-3.5) and building construction knowledge for proper installation sequencing.
    data: Manual Dexterity (3.5)
    data: Building Construction knowledge
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (4.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (47-2042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations show dominant Realistic orientation (R:6.78) with moderate Conventional interests, indicating similar hands-on construction work preferences with attention to detail.
    data: Realistic orientation
    data: Manual work activities
    data: Building construction environment
  [transferable_skill] Roofers (47-2181.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared physical demands including trunk strength (3.4), extent flexibility (3.9), and gross body equilibrium (3.4) for working in challenging positions and confined spaces.
    data: Trunk Strength (3.4)
    data: Extent Flexibility (3.9)
    data: Gross Body Equilibrium (3.4)
  [job_zone] Carpenters (47-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations are Job Zone 2 requiring some preparation and share building construction knowledge (3.4+) with blueprint reading capabilities for structural work coordination.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Building Construction knowledge (3.4)
    data: Blueprint reading tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['insulation worker', 'insulation installer', 'thermal insulation', 'building insulation', 'fiberglass installer', 'blow-in insulation', 'insulation technician', 'weatherization worker']
  exclude_keywords : ['mechanical insulation', 'pipe insulation', 'industrial insulation', 'HVAC insulation', 'marine insulation']
  title_patterns   : ['*insulation*installer', '*insulation*worker', 'building*insulation*', 'construction*insulation*', '*weatherization*']
  common_variations: ['residential insulation worker', 'commercial insulation installer', 'fiberglass insulation worker', 'blown insulation technician', 'thermal barrier installer', 'building envelope specialist', 'weatherization installer', 'attic insulation worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'materials', 'equipment', 'insulation', 'principles', 'structures', 'objects', 'construction', 'control', 'includes', 'ceiling', 'hand', 'procedures', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'tools', 'physical', 'body', 'quickly']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01523  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  33  0.01197  inference            inference:33%  onet_dimensions:30%  dwas:18%
equipment                  32  0.01161  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  dwas:19%  inference:9%
insulation                 25  0.00907  inference            inference:60%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:16%
principles                 16  0.00580  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
structures                 14  0.00508  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:14%
objects                    14  0.00508  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:7%  wikipedia:7%
construction               13  0.00471  inference            inference:46%  dwas:23%  onet_dimensions:15%
control                    13  0.00471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ceiling                    12  0.00435  wikipedia            wikipedia:92%  inference:8%
hand                       11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
procedures                 11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
physical                   10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
body                       10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
activities                 10  0.00363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
material                    9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  inference:33%  wikipedia:22%
problems                    9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
needed                      9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
sound                       9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  wikipedia:44%
orientation                 9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                    8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
performing                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%