Insulator – Utility

Carrier•Charlotte, NC

6d•$15 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier’s manufacturing site in Charlotte NC, is seeking a skilled Insulator - Utility to join our team. Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in industrial insulation or manufacturing assembly/warehouse
2+ years in fabrication and fitting insulation with high-mix product environments
Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as, kneeling, lying down and overhead, and climb & work from a ladder and lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Respirator fit test and medical clearance, compliance with insulation handling SOPs
Experienced in use paint thickness gauges and assessing quality of primer/paint
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday
Ability to interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and cut lists with high accuracy
Formally trained in overhead crane operation and comfortable working from heights/ladders
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills for effective coordination with supervisors and cross-functional departments
Ability to support production needs through overtime and weekend shifts as required

Responsibilities

Interprets prints and travelers to mask critical interfaces, threaded features, and nameplates.
Sets up air-assisted airless system to specification.
Executes changeovers, records lot/batch data, maintains FIFO, and minimizes material loss.
Performs paint thickness measurements, adhesion (X-cut/pull-off), & records results to traveler/MES.
Daily gun/booth PM; filter changes; booth balance checks; line clean-outs; coordinates maintenance work orders.
Rigorously applies PPE, ventilation, and respirator program rules; manages waste, rags, and solvent per-site controls; maintains spray area 5S.
Fill in for insulator and wash booth technician as required
Reviews travelers, prints, and insulation BOM; verifies material availability and condition.
Completes check sheets for vacuum readings pre/post insulation, critical for leak detection traceability.
Confirms vacuum integrity before starting insulation, per leak test protocol
Cuts, fits, and installs insulation on shells, heads, and piping; applies adhesives, bands, or jacketing as specified.