Insulator Metalman - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Careers • Taylor, TX

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About The Position

The Insulator Metalman 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 selecting insulation materials based on their properties and the surface or equipment being insulated, measuring and cutting materials to size, fitting them to structures according to blueprints, and securing or sealing the insulation. The position may also include other assigned duties.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

The work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Four years of experience as an insulator is preferred.
• NCCER certification.
• Valid TWIC Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to work at heights without fear.
• 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 meet the physical, visual, hearing, communication, motor-skill, PPE, and applicable site or fitness-for-duty requirements of the position.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an insulator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select the required insulation materials.
• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces and structures to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
• Brush adhesives onto insulation or attach metal adhesive applications to insulation material.
• Determine the quantity and type of insulation material needed based on its heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation material to specified sizes and shapes using a tape measure or other measuring device and a handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation material 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.
• Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

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