Insulator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator to apply, remove, and repair insulation 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 includes selecting insulation based on blueprints, material properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use; measuring and cutting insulation to size; fitting or attaching it to structures; and securing or sealing it with appropriate coverings and tools. The position may include other assigned duties and requires working at heights. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Work is performed in industrial and construction environments that may involve weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The role requires a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• NCCER certification.
• TWIC Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to perform the physical activities required, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces where required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an insulator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select required insulation materials.
• Work at heights.
• Apply adhesives to insulation material or attach metal adhesive applications.
• 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 measuring device, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

What This Job Offers

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