Insulator - Austin Industrial (Plaquemine, LA)

Austinindl; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial, located in Plaquemine, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Insulator to apply, remove, and repair insulating materials for varied structures. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and necessary certifications.

The role involves working at heights, reading blueprints, and physically managing insulation materials. Austin Industrial is dedicated to providing premier service within the construction and maintenance sectors.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as an insulator is preferred.
• Ability to work at heights and handle insulation materials.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Apply insulation to various surfaces as directed.
• Read and interpret blueprints for insulation application.
• Measure, cut, and fit insulation materials to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Adhesive application

Physical strength and stamina

Insulation material selection

Education

NCCER certification

Valid TWIC Card

Driver's license

Job description

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

• Read blueprints and select required insulation material.
• Work at heights.
• Apply adhesives to metal or insulation as directed.
• Determine the amounts and select required insulation material (sheet, tubular, or roll) such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane based on performance and application.
• Measure and cut insulation to specified size using tape measure, handsaw, knife or scissors.
• Fit, wrap, or attach insulation around or to the structure following blueprint specifications.
• Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape and secure with 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. While performing the duties, 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. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Experience – 4 years of experience as an insulator is preferred.

Certification/License – NCCER, valid TWIC Card, and driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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