Industrial Insulation Metal Mechanic

Brandsafway; Honea Path (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BrandSafway Group is hiring an Industrial Insulation Metal Mechanic to install insulation and fabricate metal jacketing for industrial piping and equipment. The role requires independent measurement, layout, fabrication, and installation of aluminum and stainless-steel coverings, ensuring weatherproofing and quality.

Candidates should have experience in industrial insulation systems, reading drawings, and operating sheet metal equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience installing industrial insulation and metal jacketing systems.
• Ability to independently measure, lay out, fabricate, and install metal coverings for pipe, duct, and equipment insulation.
• Proficiency operating sheet metal fabrication equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install insulation on industrial piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment.
• Measure insulated systems and lay out metal jacketing and fittings.
• Fabricate and install aluminum and stainless‑steel jacketing for pipe, duct, and equipment insulation systems.
• Fabricate elbows, gores, transitions, offsets, and other specialty fittings.
• Operate sheet metal equipment, including shears, brakes, rolls, beading machines, and hand tools.
• Install jacketing with proper fit, fastening, sealing, and weatherproofing.
• Fabricate and install removable covers for valves, flanges, instruments, and access points.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and insulation schedules.
• Plan material usage to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Follow all site safety procedures, permit requirements, fall protection standards, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Field take-off experience

Material requisitions

Material logistics

Pre-job planning

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Travel availability

Tools

Sheet metal equipment (shears, brakes)

Hand tools

Reading drawings and specs

Job description

Address 534 Corbin Road, Honea Path, SC, 29654, US

Compensation $24.00 - $26.00/hour

Schedule Full time

Highlights

• Experience in field take-off, material requisitions, material logistics, and effective pre-job planning
• Minimum of five years experience in related field
• Minimum of three years assisting the Foreperson with supervision in a crew leader capacity

Description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

Job Summary

The Industrial Insulation Metal Mechanic installs insulation and fabricates metal jacketing for industrial piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment. This role requires the ability to independently measure, lay out, fabricate, and install aluminum and stainless‑steel coverings while ensuring quality workmanship, weather protection, and compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install insulation on industrial piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment.
• Measure insulated systems and lay out metal jacketing and fittings.
• Fabricate and install aluminum and stainless‑steel jacketing for pipe, duct, and equipment insulation systems.
• Fabricate elbows, gores, transitions, offsets, and other specialty fittings.
• Operate sheet metal equipment, including shears, brakes, rolls, beading machines, and hand tools.
• Install jacketing with proper fit, fastening, sealing, and weatherproofing.
• Fabricate and install removable covers for valves, flanges, instruments, and access points.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and insulation schedules.
• Plan material usage to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Follow all site safety procedures, permit requirements, fall protection standards, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience installing industrial insulation and metal jacketing systems.
• Ability to independently measure, lay out, fabricate, and install metal coverings for pipe, duct, and equipment insulation.
• Proficiency fabricating specialty fittings, including elbows, gores, and transitions.
• Knowledge of insulation materials, vapor barriers, and weatherproofing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and field measurements.
• Experience safely operating sheet metal fabrication equipment and hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.
• Industrial maintenance, shutdown, or turnaround experience preferred.
• Ability to work in active industrial environments, including climbing, bending, kneeling, and working from scaffolds or aerial lifts.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Project Locations & Travel

Projects are located throughout Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Travel to various industrial and construction sites is expected based on project needs.

• Employees must be willing to travel to assigned job sites as needed.
• Per diem/drive-time compensation of $50-$75 per day is provided for projects located one hour or more from the employee's residence, based on project location and travel requirements.

Benefits Package

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [e-mail] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.