Marine Insulator - Shipyard Craftsperson (FT/Contract)

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time and Contract Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Growth opportunities

Family-Oriented Culture

Job summary

Avail Staffing Company is seeking skilled Marine Insulators to join our crew and help build and maintain vessels. The role emphasizes teamwork, pride in craftsmanship, and dedication to quality insulation work on piping, machinery, and systems.

You will read blueprints, apply materials such as rubber, fiberglass, and calcium silicate, and install customized insulation solutions while adapting to early hours, nights, weekends, and weather conditions as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on marine insulation work.
• Experience with various insulation materials and their applications.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather, early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Apply insulation and coverings to piping, machinery, and systems for water, AC, refrigeration, and steam machinery.
• Insulate bulkheads and overheads using insulation materials and accessories.
• Read and interpret blueprints to execute projects with precision.
• Use hand tools and equipment (knives, cutters, saws, tape measures, stud guns) effectively.
• Design and install customized insulation systems for specific applications.
• Apply lagging cloth with accuracy and craftsmanship.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Team spirit

Integrity

Tools

Knives

Wire cutters

Saws

Tape measures

Band saws

Stud guns

Job description

Avail Staffing Company is seeking skilled Marine Insulators to join our crew and help build and maintain vessels. The role emphasizes teamwork, pride in craftsmanship, and dedication to quality insulation work on piping, machinery, and systems.

You will read blueprints, apply materials such as rubber, fiberglass, and calcium silicate, and install customized insulation solutions while adapting to early hours, nights, weekends, and weather conditions as needed.