Insulator (Marshall, MN) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Marshall, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator/Metal-man to apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces and structures, including air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings. The work helps control noise and maintain temperatures and may also include sewing blankets or pads. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting and preparing insulation materials, fitting and securing insulation, and completing other assigned duties. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, weather, temperature extremes, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must follow safety procedures and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industrial 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.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability 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 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.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
Apply, remove, and repair insulating material on structures such as air ducts, pipes, tanks, boilers, and buildings.
Brush adhesives onto insulation or attach metal adhesive applications to insulation material.
Determine the quantities 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 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.
Perform job duties while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.