Insulator 2

Industrial Journeyman Insulator

Industrial Journeyman Insulator will apply insulation to pipe, ducts, and equipment as required by specifications.

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
• Must have all knowledge skills and abilities required (see below).
• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on an insulating project.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required and materials for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Measure, mark, and cut required insulation to required specifications.
• Fabrication, fit, and/or shape insulating material or covering around equipment for protection.
• Identify and mix paint and coatings as required.
• Know the proper use and techniques required to place or replace insulation.
• Will work at heights and off ladders and scaffolds safely.
• Clean up work areas.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years working as an Insulator or Insulator Helper on an industrial construction project.
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must have knowledge on the different types of insulation and their applications.
• Must know how to handle and place insulation around or on equipment, ducting, or piping.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little to no notification.
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Must have required tools.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Insulator.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.

Physical Requirements

• Employee 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.
• Will work 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.