Insulators-Shipyard

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

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking a skilled Marine Insulator to join our shipyard team. You will install, maintain, and repair insulation systems aboard naval and commercial vessels, reading technical drawings and following strict safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of marine insulation experience and are comfortable with hand and power tools. NAVSEA standards knowledge and OSHA10 are pluses. This is a full-time on-site role at our Portsmouth facility.

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.
• Proficient in use of hand tools and insulation installation equipment.
• 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.
• Prior experience in naval ship repair or shipbuilding environments.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and military insulation specifications.
• OSHA10 certification.
• Experience working in active shipyard or government contract environments.

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, drawings, and work specifications to determine insulation requirements.
• Remove old or damaged insulation and dispose of materials per safety and environmental protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, following shipyard safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Banding tools

Sewing machines

Measuring tools

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.