Insulator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Staffing is seeking Insulators for work in Newport News, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Portsmouth, VA, and Norfolk, VA shipyards. Responsibilities include installing/removing insulation on ships during repairs and modernization.

Candidates should have 1–5 years' insulation experience, knowledge of insulation types, basic math and blueprint reading, and a commitment to OSHA safety standards. Tools and safety rules must be followed.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years' experience in lagging and insulation.
• Knowledge of insulation types and appropriate use.
• Basic math and measuring; reading specs and blueprints.
• Ability to follow safety rules and OSHA standards.
• Safe use of hand/power tools and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and/or remove insulation on ship components during repairs.
• Measure, cut and fabricate insulation for bulkheads, piping, ducts, machinery and equipment.
• Follow instructions and perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Insulation experience

Measuring & layout

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Tool use

Education

OSHA standards knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Insulators for work in Newport News, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Portsmouth, VA, and Norfolk, VA shipyards.

Responsibilities:

• Insulators are responsible for the installation and/or removal of insulation of any component onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization.
• Measures, cuts and/or fabricates materials for insulation application to bulkheads, overheads, piping, ducts, machinery and equipment to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound.
• Performs related tasks as assigned some of which may become essential to the position.

Required Skills and Education:

• 1-5 years' experience in all facets of lagging and insulation.
• Must have knowledge of many different types of insulation and its appropriate use.
• Basic math and measuring skills; fabrication and installation of removable covers; reading specifications and blueprint; cutting miters for all piping insulation.
• Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards.
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools and shop machinery safely and efficiently.