Insulator-Austin Industrial (El Dorado, KS)

Austin External; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking an insulation installer to read blueprints, select materials, and apply insulation on commercial and industrial projects. The role requires 3–5 years of journeyman experience and NCCER certification, plus a valid driver's license.

Work at heights and physically demanding tasks are part of the job, with safety and quality as top priorities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Certifications/ Licenses: NCCER and Driver’s License.
• 3–5 years journeyman level insulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select insulation materials.
• Measure, cut and fit insulation to surfaces as per specs.
• Apply insulation and seal joints with appropriate tools.
• Work at heights and adhere to safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Insulation installation

Physical stamina

Measuring and cutting

Education

NCCER Certification

Driver’s License

Tools

Tape measure

Staple gun

Caulking gun

Knives and saws

Job description

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: INSUL034427

• Posted : October 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

About Austin Industries

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.

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.

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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Certifications/ Licenses: NCCER, and Driver’s License

Experience: – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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