Insulator I

Position Summary 

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 a 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 a 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.