Insulator / Metal Man - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator / Metal Man to apply, remove, and repair insulating materials 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 selecting, measuring, cutting, fitting, and securing insulation materials according to blueprints and job requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Applicants must be 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. No minimum education is required. Four years of scaffolding experience is preferred. NCCER certification and a valid driver’s license are listed under certifications/licenses.

The job requires the ability to work at heights and perform duties in industrial and construction environments. Work may involve weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• NCCER certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform assigned duties while sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces when required.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability 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 in scaffolding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
• Work at heights.
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
• Determine quantities and select insulation materials in sheet, tubular, or roll form based on heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation to specified sizes and shapes using a tape measure or other measuring device and a handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation around or 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

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