Insulator - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Careers • Taylor, TX

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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. The work helps control noise and maintain temperatures. The role involves reading blueprints, selecting and preparing insulation, installing it to specified dimensions and configurations, and securing or sealing it using materials and tools appropriate to the insulation and structure. Other duties may be assigned.

This position 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. Work may also involve elevations, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

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

• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must hold an NCCER certification.
• Must have a valid TWIC Card.
• Must have a driver's license.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must be able to perform assigned physical duties, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience as an Insulator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
• Determine the type and amount of insulation needed based on its heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation to the specified size and shape using a tape measure or other measuring device and tools such as a handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Apply adhesives to insulation or attach metal adhesive applications to it.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation to structures in accordance with 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