Insulator - Austin Industrial (Bishop, TX)
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—to help control noise and maintain temperatures. The role involves selecting, measuring, cutting, fitting, attaching, and sealing insulation according to blueprints and the surface, location, shape, and equipment involved. Other duties may be assigned. The position is performed 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 use required personal protective equipment and meet customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Duties must be carried out with a continuing commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa; applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must be able to perform the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of the position, including working at elevations and potentially in confined spaces or on uneven surfaces.
- 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.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of experience as an Insulator is preferred.
- Abatement certification.
- NCCER certification.
- Driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and select the required insulation material.
- Work at heights.
- Apply adhesives to insulation material or attach metal adhesive application to it.
- Determine the amount and type of insulation needed, including sheet, tubular, or roll-form material, based on 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 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.
- Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
