Industrial Insulator

hth companies•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees. Position Overview: Insulation candidate will select type and size of insulation and related materials and equipment according to specifications. Candidate will be expected to install, repair, and/or remove insulation on piping, walls, and other surfaces. Experience with insulating buildings, pipes, high/low pressure line pipes, and other mechanical systems is preferred. Candidate must know how to measure, cut, and fasten insulation. Candidate must also be able to read and interpret blueprints and plans, and must be able to operate industrial hand tools and power tools.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Knowledge of basic tools and their applications
Experience in industrial insulation and metal (required)
Ability to follow all safe work procedures
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment
Good hand-eye coordination
Excellent communication skills
Adaptable in methods used to complete task
Willing to go the extra mile for the team
Motivated to learn new skills and trades
Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed
Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
Shows up on time ready to complete work
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner
Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly
Must be able to climb ladders repetitively
Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
Ability to complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.
Ability to safely perform duties related to confined space work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with insulating buildings, pipes, high/low pressure line pipes, and other mechanical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote safe workplace by participating in safety training, identifying job hazards, wearing correct PPE, and observing for oneself and others.
Take care of company owned or rented equipment returning in like manor.
Participate and apply oneself while in training and when being mentored.
Assist in insulation, scaffold building, industrial cleaning, job site cleanup, and preparation.
Use hand tools safely.
Complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.
Perform tasks related to industrial insulation and metal fabrication.
Organize inventory / equipment in effective manner.
Work in various weather conditions, in various settings.
Completion of various other duties as assigned.