Insulator (Marshall, MN) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Marshall, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator to apply, remove, and repair 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 position may also involve sewing blankets or pads and performing other assigned duties. The Insulator reads blueprints, selects suitable insulation, measures and cuts it to size, and fits or attaches it to structures according to specifications. The work includes applying adhesives and sealing or covering insulation with materials such as plastic covers, canvas, sealant, or tape. The role involves work at heights and in industrial and construction environments, where employees must follow safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. The company offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance and a matching 401(k) plan, and is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.

Requirements

Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.
No minimum education requirement.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability 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.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
Work at heights.
Brush adhesives onto insulation material or attach metal adhesive application to it.
Determine the amount and select the type and form of insulation based on its 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 with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces and structures to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
Perform other duties as assigned.