Insulator - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Industries, Inc.; La Porte (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Industrial is seeking an Insulator in Texas to apply, remove, and repair insulating materials on ducts, pipes, tanks, and equipment. You will read blueprints, select insulation, and perform precise cutting, fitting, and sealing to maintain temperature control and noise reduction.

The role emphasizes safety, requires working at elevations, and may involve other duties as assigned in a fast-paced industrial setting. Equal opportunity employer.

Formación

• No minimum education requirements; certifications may be preferred.
• 4+ years of insulator experience preferred.
• NCCER, TWIC, and a valid Driver’s License are recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material.
• Work at heights with no fear.
• Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive to insulation material.
• Determine amounts and select insulation material (sheet, tubular, or roll).
• Measure and cut insulation material to size and shape using a measuring tool.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation around/to structures per blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation to secure it with appropriate materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Educación

No minimum education requirements

NCCER Certification

TWIC Card

Driver’s License

Descripción del empleo

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.

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. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

Insulator

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 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

Education

no minimum education requirements.

Experience - 4 Years Of Experience In Insulator Is Preferred.

Certification/License

NCCER, TWIC Card, and a Driver’s License.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

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.

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at [phone].