Insulators

Turner Industries•Gregory, TX

10d•$28 - $29

About The Position

Turner Industries Group is seeking journey-level Insulators for long-term maintenance work in the Gregory, Texas area. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. No per diem is available. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check, drug screen, craft test, and safety council courses. NCCER is listed in the posting. Insulators cover boilers, pipes, tanks, refrigeration units, and other equipment with insulating materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, and deaden sound. Work includes installing, fitting, finishing, and securing insulation on piping, machinery, boilers, ventilation systems, and related fittings. Employees may be required to provide specified tools and equipment and perform the physical and mental activities described in the posting. Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company warns applicants not to pay anyone for a drug or alcohol test or provide money or anything of value for that purpose.

Requirements

Journey-level Insulator; the posting specifies four years of experience in the specified skill, depending on mechanic level.
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a background check and drug screen, a written pre-employment qualification test or craft test, and safety council courses.
Must pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
NCCER is listed in the posting.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting 30 to 50 pounds, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling and carrying materials, and various standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling activities.
Ability to follow procedures and standards; apply basic mathematics; plan work and select tools; interpret differences in sizes, shapes, and forms; evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams; follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints; read and write; and recognize and report safety hazards.

Responsibilities

Cover boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units with insulating materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent condensation, and deaden sound.
Wire prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot-water piping; apply mastic or cement and cover piping with cloth for a smooth finish.
Fit thermo-block and magnesia-block insulation around boilers, evaporators, and turbines.
Wire insulation onto machinery and staple wire netting over insulation; apply cement to the netting to protect the insulating material.
Install cork insulation on salt-water, refrigeration, and air-conditioning piping and cement cloth over it for a smooth finish.
Cut insulation sheets into sections and fit and cement the sections around fittings.
Cover refrigeration or air-conditioning gas piping with molded plastic.
Fabricate and install detachable insulation covers for valves and similar fittings.
Install fiberglass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration.
Follow procedures and standards, plan work, select appropriate tools, follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints, and recognize and report safety hazards.