Insulator

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, the installation and removal of insulation of any component onboard ships. An Improver works under the guidance of a supervisor or journeyman to cut and remove insulation, fabricate insulation materials, an apply insulation to bulkheads, overheads, piping, ducts, machinery, and equipment to minimize heat transfer, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound. Wok is accomplished in all phases of ship repair and modernization of maritime vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships and barges. The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, comprehensive knowledge of the insulation craft and the drive to accomplish quality work on schedule. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
2. Musty have a working knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
3. Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
4. Must be able to assist with the writing of Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item, and provide recommended corrective action.
5. Must be able to effectively confer job related information to the supervisor and journeyman, and a helper if one is assigned.
6. Must have experience applying hullboard, Armaflex, Cal-sil, ventilation insulation, and insulation pads.
7. Must have experience using hand and power tools associated with the trade in a safe manner.
8. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
9. Must possess a basic understanding of the metric system.

RSC is a great company to work for! They treat they're employees right.

Company Description

RSC is a great company to work for! They treat they're employees right.