Insulator 1

Position Summary

The Industrial Journeyman Insulator position will include several duties. Insulators will apply insulation to pipe, ducts, and equipment as required by specifications. Painters will paint equipment and structures for protection and cosmetic purposes. The position will also be required 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. Industrial Journeyman Scaffold Builder will construct, dismantle, and repair wooden and metal scaffolds and auxiliary structures related to scaffolds.

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 the required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation. 

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all the 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 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 a Multicraft worker 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.
• Construct, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood and metal
• Construct stairs and walkways
• Read and interpret prints, drawings and plans
• Experience with hand and power tools to: layout, measure, mark, cut and arrange material
• Perform crane/rigging hand signals when applicable
• Other duties as assigned
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Identify and mix paint and coatings as required.
• Know the proper use and techniques (stroke types) required per the paint/coating used and the item being painted or coated.
• Must be able to work at heights and off ladders and scaffolds safely.
• Housekeeping/Cleanup work areas.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• 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 

• 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. 
• 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.  

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

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