Insulator (Dayton, OH) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Dayton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator/Metal-man to apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces and structures such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings. The work helps control noise and maintain temperatures. The position involves reading blueprints, selecting and preparing insulation materials, measuring and cutting materials to fit, installing them according to specifications, and covering or sealing them as appropriate. Other duties may be assigned. Work is performed in industrial and construction environments and may involve heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must follow safety procedures, wear required PPE, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
No minimum education requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have 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; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
Work at heights.
Apply adhesives to insulation material or attach metal adhesive application to it.
Determine the amounts and select insulation materials in sheet, tubular, or roll form based on material properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
Measure and cut insulation to the specified size and shape 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 with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.