Insulator/Metalman- Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)

Austin Industries, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an Insulator/Metal-man to apply, remove and repair insulation on surfaces such as ducts, pipes, tanks, boilers and buildings. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting materials, measuring and cutting, and securing insulation according to specifications.

The position emphasizes working at heights, precise material handling, and following safety protocols. Equal opportunity employer and no sponsorship for visas.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• NCCER, TWIC and Driver’s License required.
• 3–5 years journeyman level experience.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select insulation material.
• Apply and wrap insulation to surfaces per specs.
• Measure and cut insulation to size using saws and knives.
• Attach insulation to structures using appropriate tools.
• Follow blueprint specifications for insulation installation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Stamina/physical fitness

Education

No formal education required

Tools

NCCER Certification

TWIC

Driver’s License

Job description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services 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. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Insulator/Metal-man

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.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin 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

Education: – no minimum education requirements.

Certifications/ Licenses: NCCER, TWIC and Driver’s License

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

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
• See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• 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 (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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