Insulator

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance is seeking a Journeyman insulator to apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, and tanks to control noise and temperature. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting materials, and performing installations safely.

You will work on-site in industrial settings, fabricate insulation, seal surfaces, and ensure compliance with hazardous waste guidelines. A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman with 4–8 years field experience and ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Proficient in selecting insulation materials and fabricating insulation for various surfaces.
• Must follow safety procedures and wear proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, instructions, and plan work activities.
• Select and cut insulation material based on heat retention and surface.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation.
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces with adhesives or cement for insulation application.
• Maintain tools, records, and housekeeping; observe safety rules.

Skills

Insulation install

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Sheet metal work

Piping insulation

Tools

Sheet metal

Adhesives & sealants

Job description

Journeyman - Typically 4-8 years documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Summary

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

Requires metalworking for insulation flashing, cutting and handling perlite type insulation, standing seam installation, temporary insulation fabrication and handling, piping, storage tanks, pressure vessels, various thickness of insulation, insulation sealing, draining and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, or urethane, based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Journeyman - Typically 0-4 years adocumented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Summary

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

Requires metalworking for insulation flashing, cutting and handling perlite type insulation, standing seam installation, temporary insulation fabrication and handling, piping, storage tanks, pressure vessels, various thickness of insulation, insulation sealing, draining and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, or urethane, based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required

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