Insulator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Careers • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Insulator to apply, remove, and repair insulating materials on 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 selecting materials based on blueprints and the type, shape, location, and use of the surface or equipment; measuring and cutting materials; fitting and attaching insulation; and covering or sealing it as appropriate. The role requires working at heights and following applicable safety procedures. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• NCCER certification.
• TWIC Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform assigned duties involving 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.
• Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces when 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an Insulator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
• Determine quantities and select insulation materials in sheet, tubular, or roll form based on their heat-retention properties and the location, surface, shape, and use of the equipment.
• Measure and cut insulation to the specified size and shape for flat or round surfaces using a handsaw, knife, scissors, tape measure, or another measuring device.
• Brush adhesives onto insulation or attach metal adhesive application to the material.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation around or 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 insulating material on exposed surfaces or structures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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