Insulator/Metalman

Turner Industries•Painesville, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries Group, L.L.C. is hiring experienced Insulators/Metalmen for a maintenance job in Painesville, Ohio. The role involves insulating industrial piping and equipment to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, and deaden sound. Work includes applying and fabricating insulation for piping, boilers, machinery, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, valves, fittings, and ventilation systems. Candidates must pass a craft test and safety council courses in English, and be available for overtime and call-outs as needed. No per diem is available; the position is ideal for local candidates. NCCER certification is a plus but is not required. Turner Industries is a diversified industrial contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 20,000 employees and offices and job sites across the United States. It serves petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries, and emphasizes the safety, security, and satisfaction of its workforce.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the specified skill, depending on mechanic level.
Must pass a craft test and written pre-employment qualification test.
Must be able to pass safety council courses in English.
Knowledge of industrial piping and equipment insulation is required.
Must be available to work overtime and call-outs as needed.
Must complete a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including climbing, lifting 30 to 50 pounds, and standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or crawling as needed.
Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints and to recognize and report safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

NCCER certification.

Responsibilities

Wire prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot-water piping.
Apply mastic or cement to insulation and cover piping with cloth for a smooth finish.
Fit thermo-block and magnesia-block insulation around boilers, evaporators, and turbines.
Wire insulation onto machinery and staple wire netting over insulation; apply cement to protect the insulating material.
Install cork insulation on saltwater, refrigeration, and air-conditioning piping and cover it with cemented cloth.
Cut insulation sheets into sections and fit and cement sections around fittings.
Cover refrigeration or air-conditioning gas piping with molded plastic.
Fabricate and install detachable insulation covers for valves and similar fittings.
Install fiberglass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration.
Follow established procedures, plans, and safety standards; recognize and report safety hazards.
Plan work and select appropriate tools, using basic math and interpreting directions, blueprints, and diagrams.