Insulator

About the role

Turner Industries is seeking an Industrial Insulator for maintenance work in Pass Christian, MS. This non-exempt role reports to the Foreman, with duties assigned according to specific procedures and work checked frequently. No per diem is available.

Responsibilities

• Cover boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units with insulating materials such as fiberglass, cork, plastic, and magnesia to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, and deaden sound.
• Wire prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot water piping; trowel mastic or brush cement on insulation for a smooth finish and cover piping with cloth.
• Fit thermoblock and magnesia-block insulation around boilers, evaporators, and turbines.
• Wire insulation on machinery and staple wire netting over insulation; trowel cement on wire netting to protect insulating material.
• Wire cork on salt water, refrigeration, and air-conditioning piping; cement cloth over insulating material for a smooth finish.
• Cut sheets of insulation into sections; fit and cement sections around fittings.
• Cover gas piping of refrigeration or air-conditioning systems with molded plastic.
• Fabricate detachable insulation for valves or similar fittings; wire detachable covers on valves or fittings.
• Install fiberglass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in the specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Basic knowledge of insulator hand tools, tape measure, cutting tools, and power tools.
• Must pass post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and sign acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol, and Contraband Policy.
• Must comply with company and client job site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Physical Involvement

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc., above and below ground level.
• Maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, and structures.
• Reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials.
• Coordinating movements of eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead.
• Carrying objects, tools, and equipment.
• Standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, and crawling.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Benefits

Depending on employment status, benefits may include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
• Voluntary life and ADD insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Leaves of absence.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Telehealth access.
• Employee assistance program.