Insulator I

The Industrial Journeyman Insulator position will include several duties. Insulators will apply insulation to pipe ducts and equipment as required by specifications. They will also be required to paint equipment and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes to maintain mix and have thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials so that to ensure the equipment or structure is painted and protected as per contract or specifications

Must Have:

• NCCER Insulator
• Minium of 5 Years of Insulator Experience
• Able to be self sufficient
• Industrial paint experience

Key Responsibilities

• Material Installation: Measure cut and fit insulation materials (such as fiberglass mineral wool calcium silicate and foam) around complex industrial equipment vessels and 45/90 pipe elbows.
• Metal Jacketing & Fabrication: Fabricate and secure custom sheet metal covers elbows tees and jacketing using brakes shears and rollers.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical specifications isometric drawings and construction blueprints to determine precise material requirements.
• Maintenance & Removal: Strip away damaged wet or old insulation (including coordinating safe removal of hazardous materials like asbestos when certified) during plant turnarounds or routine repairs.
• Sealing & Finishing: Apply vapor barriers canvas strips mastic cements and tape to seal insulated surfaces against moisture and environmental damage.
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict OSHA guidelines wear specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) and operate safely in confined spaces or high scaffolding.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years of hands-on mechanical insulation experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Certifications: NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) or NIA (National Insulation Association) training/certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements: High physical stamina strength to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort working at heights on ladders JLG Operate Fork Lift or in cramped spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROFed employee
• National Center for Construction Education and Researchs (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Insulator.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Experience working with scaffolding insulation and painting.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing walking bending squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal grab hold turn push and pull objects materials controls and tools.
• May be required to lift carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Willwork at heights climb ladders and stairways work off platforms and man lifts and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat safety glasses/goggles ear plugs/muffs masks/respirators safety vests gloves and leather work boots.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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