Insulator / Metal Man - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)
About The Position
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. Insulator / Metal Man Must be able to apply, remove, and repair insulating material to exposed surfaces or structures, such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers and buildings to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Proven experience in industrial insulation and metal work is required
- Able to work at elevated heights and in diverse weather conditions
- Knowledge of and adherence to plant safety standards
- Must have dependable, reliable transportation
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience
- License/Certification - NCCER Certification and State ID Required
- Must meet physical demands listed below.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Austin Industrial does not sponsor employment visas.
Responsibilities
- Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material.
- Work at heights with no fear.
- Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
- Determine the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
- Using tape measure or other measuring device, measure and cut insulation material to specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces, using handsaw, knife, or scissors.
- Fit, wrap or attach required insulation material around or to structure, following blueprint specifications.
- Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant or tape to secure insulation to the structure - according to the type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
