Commercial Industrial Insulator (SC)

Description

Job Title:Commercial Industrial Insulator

Department:Base Operations & Maintenance

Job Summary:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Industrial Insulator to join our team. This role involves installing and replacing the materials used to insulate buildings and their mechanical systems to help control and maintain temperature.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine insulation requirements and installation procedures

• Measure and cut insulating material to the required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools

• Fit insulation around obstructions or shape insulation materials and protective coverings

• Install insulation materials by cementing, stapling, wiring, taping, or spraying onto surfaces using hand and power tool

• Fit, wrap, staple, or attach insulating materials to structures or surfaces using hand tools or wires

• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with covers of metallic or nonmetallic canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic

• Follow safety procedures and comply with all health and safety regulations

• Fabricate and install metal covering

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry

• Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, insulation types, and installation techniques

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least two years of related experience required

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations related to insulation, fire safety, and environmental impact

• Understanding the principles of thermal insulation and energy efficiency and how insulation contributes to energy conservation and cost reduction

• Knowledge of how heat and cold are transferred through these states of matter

• Knowledge of safety protocols and standards is essential, including proper handling of materials, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and compliance with OSHA guidelines

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times

• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary

• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government background investigation

• Must hold a valid state drivers license

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Description Last Updated: 08/01/2023

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