Journeyman Insulator — On-Site Field Craft, 3+ yrs

Austin-Industrial; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries in Kansas is seeking an experienced insulation installer to read blueprints, cut and apply insulation materials, and work at height to secure systems on industrial structures.

The role requires 3-5 years of journeyman insulation experience, NCCER certification, and a valid driver’s license. The team emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to blueprint specifications.

Qualifications

• Certifications/licenses: NCCER and driver's license.
• 3-5 years journeyman insulation experience.
• Reads blueprints and selects insulation materials.

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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

NCCER certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Austin Industries in Kansas is seeking an experienced insulation installer to read blueprints, cut and apply insulation materials, and work at height to secure systems on industrial structures.

The role requires 3-5 years of journeyman insulation experience, NCCER certification, and a valid driver’s license. The team emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to blueprint specifications.