Insulator - Austin Industrial Decatur, IL Cogen

Austin Bridge & Road; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K with company match

100% Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Decatur, IL seeks an Insulation Leadman to apply, remove, and repair insulation on air ducts, pipes, tanks, boilers, and buildings to control noise and temperature.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years journeyman insulation experience and can read blueprints to select appropriate materials. We offer medical, dental, life, disability insurance and an ESOP plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years journeyman insulation experience
• Ability to read blueprints and select insulation material
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material
• Work at heights with no fear
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material
• Determine insulation material amounts and forms (sheet, tubular, or roll) based on heat retention and surface
• Measure and cut insulation material to size using saw, knife, or scissors
• Wrap or attach insulation following blueprint specifications
• Seal insulation with covers, tape, or caulking as needed

Job description

Insulation Leadman

Must be able to apply, remove, and repair insulating material to exposed surfaces or structures, such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers and buildings to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material.
• Work at heights with no fear.
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material.
• Determine the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Using tape measure or other measuring device, measure and cut insulation material to specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces, using handsaw, knife, or scissors.
• Fit, wrap or attach required insulation material around or to structure, following blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant or tape to secure insulation to the structure - according to the type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required For This Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

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Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at

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