Insulator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin External; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial seeks a skilled Insulation Technician to apply, repair, and install insulation on surfaces or equipment, following blueprints and safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Texas.

Candidates should have about 4 years of scaffolding experience, a valid driver’s license and TWIC, NCCER-Ind Insul PV preferred. Must be able to work at heights, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in scaffolding is preferred.
• Must be able to apply, remove, and repair insulating material on surfaces or structures to control temperature and noise.
• Safety procedures, ability to read blueprints, and adherence to company policies are required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select insulation material.
• Work at heights with no fear.
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive to insulation material.
• Measure and cut insulation material to specified size and shape.
• Fit or wrap insulation around structures following blueprint specifications.
• Seal insulation with covers, tape, or sealant as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scaffolding

Tools

TWIC Card

NCCER-Ind Insul PV

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Category: Hourly Craft

Requisition Number: INSUL033935

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $29 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

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 applicationto insulation material.
• Determine the amounts and select required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane, based on the 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 the 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 a 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.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience – 4 years of experience in scaffolding is preferred.

Certification/License- NCCER preferred (Not required) Valid Driver’s License and TWIC card required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial 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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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TWIC Card

NCCER-Ind Insul PV

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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