Job Description

Maintenance Insulation Worker

***THIS IS MAINTENANCE***NO PER DIEM***

Job Summary

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Preferred paint experience is needed.

Responsibilities

-Able to clean and prep pie

-Able to roll and or brush on paint - Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.- Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, or urethane, based on materials ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.- Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.- Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.- Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage - Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.- Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.- Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.- Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.- May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.- Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.- Plan work and select proper tools.- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.- Work at heights without fear.

Physical Requirements

· Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.

· 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.

· Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms

· Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.

· Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind

· Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.

Certifications and/or Licenses Required *

NCCER - Industrial Insulator

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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