NCCER Insulators / Painters - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

life

ADD

voluntary life / ADD

disability benefits

leaves of absence

401k

paid time off

paid holidays

telehealth access

employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking NCCER-certified insulators/painters for the Baton Rouge area to insulate boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units. Responsibilities include wiring and securing insulation with cement, working with fiberglass, cork and magnesia materials, and ensuring a smooth finish while meeting safety standards.

The role requires 1–4 years of experience, HS diploma, and adherence to Turner Industries' safety and drug policies.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in insulation work (level dependent).
• Basic knowledge of insulator hand tools, tape measure, cutting tools and power tools.
• NCCER certification may be required at some job sites.
• Must pass background check.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed policy.
• Comply with site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct health/safety threat.

Responsibilities

• Wires prefabricated fiberglass around steam and hot water piping and trowels cement on insulation.
• Fits and cements insulation blocks around boilers, evaporators, turbines and fittings.
• Installs fiber glass on ventilation systems to reduce noise and vibration.
• Covers insulation with cloth and completes final finishes for a smooth look.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Reading and following specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCER certification (where required)

Tools

Insulator hand tools

Tape measure

Cutting tools

Power tools

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is looking for NCCER CertifiedInsulators / Painters - Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3for work in the Baton Rouge, LA area. This position covers boilers, pipes, tanks and refrigeration units with insulating materials, such as fiberglass, cork, plastic and magnesia to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation and to deaden sound.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Basic knowledge of Insulator hand tools, tape measure, cutting tools, power tools
• Preferred experience with industrial coatings operations and best practices
• NCCER certification may be required at some job sites
• Must pass background check
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Wires prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot water piping; trowels mastic or brushes cement on insulation to obtain a smooth finish and covers piping with cloth; fits thermo-block and magnesia-block insulation around insulating boilers, evaporators and turbines; wires insulation on machinery and staples wire netting over insulation; trowels cement on wire netting to protect insulating material; wires cork on salt water, refrigeration and air-conditioning piping and cements cloth over insulating material to obtain a smooth finish; cuts sheets of insulation into sections; fits and cements sections around fittings; covers gas piping of refrigeration or air-conditioning systems with molded plastic; fabricates detachable insulation for valves or similar fittings; wires detachable covers on valves or fittings; installs fiber glass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• ADD
• voluntary life / ADD
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• telehealth access
• employee assistance program

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.