Insulator/Metalman- Austin Industrial (Freeport, TX)

Austin Industries, Inc.; Freeport (TX); In loco; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Austin Industrial in Freeport, TX is seeking an experienced Insulation Technician to apply, remove, and repair insulating material on ducts, tanks, and piping. The role requires blueprints reading, material selection, and precise cutting and fitting per specifications.

You must have 3–5 years journeyman experience, NCCER and TWIC credentials, and a valid driver's license. This on-site position emphasizes safety, manual labor, the ability to work at heights, and a strong commitment to quality.

Competenze

• Blueprints reading and interpretation required
• Accurate measurement and cutting of insulation materials
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures

Mansioni

• Reads blueprints and selects insulation material.
• Measures and cuts insulation to specified size and shape.
• Fits and attaches insulation around structures per blueprint.
• Applies adhesives and secures insulation with appropriate materials.
• Works at heights and handles physical tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Blueprint reading

Insulation installation

Safety awareness

Formazione

NCCER certification

TWIC

Driver's License

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: INSUL035011

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Freeport, TX, USA

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.

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 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:

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 “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).

Accessibility Note

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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