Insulator (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial

Professional•Loudon, TN

5d•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. The position involves reading blueprints, selecting and measuring insulation materials, cutting them to size, fitting them to structures, and securing or sealing them using appropriate materials and tools. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. No minimum education is required; the stated experience requirement is 3–5 years at the Journeyman level. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Austin Industrial offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus a matching 401(k) plan. The company is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP.

Requirements

3–5 years of Journeyman-level experience.
No minimum education requirement.
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 unavailable.
Must be able to work at heights without fear.
Must be able 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 at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able 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 in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must perform duties with a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and select the required insulation materials.
Apply, remove, and repair insulation on exposed surfaces and structures to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
Determine the quantity and type of insulation material required based on its heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
Measure and cut insulation material to the specified size and shape using a handsaw, knife, scissors, or other measuring devices.
Fit, wrap, or attach insulation to structures according to blueprint specifications.
Brush on adhesives or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
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.