Insulators-Shipyard

Avail staffing; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avail Staffing seeks skilled Marine Insulators to join our shipyard team. This role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of insulation systems aboard naval and commercial vessels, requiring work in shipboard environments and familiarity with various insulation materials and methods.

Candidates with active DBIDS credentials will take priority; strong safety mindset and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in marine or industrial insulation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Must be physically able to climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in confined or elevated spaces aboard ships.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and install insulation materials on pipes, ducts, bulkheads, tanks, and equipment aboard ships.
• Fabricate and install insulation blankets, pads, and covers to fit complex shapes and systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and insulation-related equipment such as banding tools and sewing machines.
• Apply vapor barriers, jacketing, and mastic coatings for fire, heat, and moisture resistance.
• Follow blueprints and work specifications to determine insulation requirements.
• Remove old or damaged insulation and dispose of materials per safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area per shipyard regulations.

Skills

Technical reading

Hand tools proficiency

Insulation installation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA10 certification

Tools

Banding tools

Sewing machines

Insulation installation equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Avail Staffing is seeking skilled Marine Insulatorsto join our team at our shipyard facility. This position is responsible for theinstallation, maintenance, and repair of insulation systems aboard naval andcommercial vessels. The ideal candidate will have experience working inshipboard environments and be knowledgeable in various insulation materials andmethods. Candidates with active DBIDS credentials will take priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure,cut, and install insulation materials (fiberglass, foam, calcium silicate,mineral wool, etc.) on pipes, ducts, bulkheads, tanks, and equipmentaboard ships.
• Fabricateand install insulation blankets, pads, and covers to fit complex shapesand systems.
• Usehand tools, power tools, and insulation-related equipment such as bandingtools and sewing machines.
• Applyvapor barriers, jacketing (aluminum or stainless steel), and masticcoatings to ensure fire, heat, and moisture resistance.
• Followblueprints, drawings, and work specifications to determine insulationrequirements.
• Removeold or damaged insulation and properly dispose of materials in accordancewith safety and environmental protocols.
• Maintaina clean, safe, and organized work area, following shipyard safetyregulations and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum2 years of experience in marine or industrial insulation.
• Abilityto read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficientin the use of hand tools and insulation installation equipment.
• Mustbe physically able to climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in confined orelevated spaces aboard ships.
• Strongattention to detail and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Priorexperience in naval ship repair or shipbuilding environments.
• Familiaritywith NAVSEA standards and military insulation specifications.
• OSHA10 certification.
• Experienceworking in active shipyard or government contract environments.

Be a part of a team that helps build and maintain theworld’s most advanced marine vessels.