Insulator Foreman - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Careers • Taylor, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial provides self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies across the United States. The Insulator Foreman applies, removes, and repairs insulating material on exposed surfaces and structures—including air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings—to help control noise and maintain temperatures. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting insulation materials, measuring and cutting materials to size, fitting and securing insulation, and sealing or covering it as appropriate. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is performed in industrial and construction environments and may involve working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• NCCER certification.
• Valid TWIC Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Able to perform assigned duties while meeting applicable safety procedures, work instructions, company policies, and site requirements.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an insulator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
• Determine the quantities and types of insulation needed based on heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation to specified sizes and shapes using measuring devices, a handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Apply adhesives or attach metal adhesive applications to insulation material.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation to structures according to blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces or structures to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed