Lead Insulation Specialist - Employee-Owned

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced Insulation Leadman to apply, remove, and repair insulation on ducts, pipes, tanks, boilers and buildings to control temperature and noise. The role requires blueprint reading, material selection, measuring, and careful fitting of insulation.

You will work at heights, use adhesive applications, and ensure proper sealing and finishing. 3-5 years journeyman level experience and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Education - no minimum education requirements.
• Experience - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.

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.

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced Insulation Leadman to apply, remove, and repair insulation on ducts, pipes, tanks, boilers and buildings to control temperature and noise. The role requires blueprint reading, material selection, measuring, and careful fitting of insulation.

You will work at heights, use adhesive applications, and ensure proper sealing and finishing. 3-5 years journeyman level experience and US work authorization are required.