Insulator - Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)

Austin Careers • Freeport, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator to apply, remove, and repair insulating materials 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, measuring, cutting, fitting, attaching, and sealing insulation according to blueprints, the surfaces and structures being covered, and the type of insulation used. The position requires working at heights and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations in industrial and construction environments.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required; four years of insulator experience is preferred. Abatement and NCCER certifications and a driver’s license are listed qualifications.

The work may involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and be able to wear required PPE. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• No minimum education requirements.
• Able to perform the physical activities needed for the role, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
• Able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces when required.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an insulator is preferred.
• Abatement certification.
• NCCER certification.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select the required insulation materials.
• Work at heights.
• Apply adhesives to insulation materials or attach metal adhesive applications.
• Determine the amounts and types of insulation required based on heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation to specified sizes and shapes using a tape measure or other measuring device and tools such as a handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation to structures according to blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation using preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, with tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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