Insulator - Metal Man - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves applying, removing, and repairing insulating material to various surfaces and structures such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings. The primary goal is to control noise and maintain temperatures. The position requires reading blueprints, selecting appropriate insulation materials, and working at heights without fear. Adhesives are applied, and insulation material is measured, cut, fitted, and secured according to specifications. The job is performed in industrial and construction environments and requires a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Must be able to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Valid Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

NCCER preferred
4 years of experience in scaffolding is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
Work at heights with no fear.
Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
Determine the amounts and select required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane, based on the 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 the structure, following blueprint specifications.
Cover or seal insulation with pre-formed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to the structure, according to the type of insulation used and structure covered, using a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Perform other duties as assigned.