Insulators-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time and contract opportunities

Supportive work environment

Family-oriented culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Avails Staffing seeks skilled Marine Insulators to join a team of shipyard experts. You will insulate piping, machinery, and systems for water, AC, refrigeration, and steam, while reading blueprints and using hand tools to craft tailored insulation solutions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of shipyard insulation experience, strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to work in varying hours and weather. Opportunities for full-time or contract roles are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on marine insulation experience.
• Experience with insulation materials and their applications.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Apply insulation and coverings to piping, machinery, and systems.
• Insulate bulkheads and overheads using diverse materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints for project accuracy.
• Use hand tools and equipment like knives, cutters, saws, and tape measures.
• Design and install customized insulation systems for specific applications.
• Apply lagging cloth with precision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Insulation installation

Hand tools

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Wire cutters

Saws

Tape measures

Band saws

Stud guns

Job description

Marine Insulator – Join Our Family of Shipyard Experts!

At Avails Staffing, we’re more than just a workplace; we’rea family committed to craftsmanship, teamwork, and mutual success. We arelooking for skilled Marine Insulators to join our crew and help buildand maintain the vessels that power the future. If you take pride in your workand thrive in a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do as Part of Our Crew:

As a Marine Insulator, you will:

• Applyinsulation and coverings to piping, machinery, and systems for water, AC,refrigeration, and steam machinery.
• Insulatebulkheads and overheads using rubber, fiberglass hullboard, fiberglasspipe sections, calcium silicate, fiberglass tape/cloth, adhesives, andTempmatt.
• Readand interpret blueprints to execute projects with precision.
• Utilizehand tools and equipment, such as knives, wire cutters, saws, tapemeasures, band saws, and stud guns, effectively.
• Designand install customized insulation systems tailored to specificapplications.
• Applylagging cloth with accuracy and craftsmanship.

What We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• ShipyardExperience: 3-5 years of hands-on marine insulation work.
• Attentionto Detail: Expertise with various insulation materials and theirapplications.
• Dependability:Reliable transportation and a commitment to being punctual.
• Flexibility:Willingness to work in inclement weather, early mornings, nights,weekends, and holidays as needed.
• TeamSpirit: The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity:Ability to pass a background check.

Why Join Us?

• Full-Timeand Contract Opportunities to match your career goals.
• SupportiveWork Environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Opportunityfor Growth in a company that invests in its people.
• AFamily-Oriented Culture where teamwork and respect come first.

Ready to Set Sail with Us?

Become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication. We’re ready towelcome you into the Avails Staffing family!