Insulator

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor providing responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and minimize downtime. With over 20,000 employees and a presence across the United States, Turner is a leader in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries.

About the role

In this role, you will 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. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Foreman, with duties assigned according to specific procedures and frequent work checks.

Responsibilities

• Wire prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot water piping.
• Trowel mastic or brush cement on insulation to achieve a smooth finish and cover piping with cloth.
• Fit thermo-block 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 and fit/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

• No per diem available; local candidates preferred.
• NCCER Certification is a plus but not required; must pass a craft test.
• Must be able to pass safety council courses in English.
• Knowledge of industrial piping and equipment insulation required.
• Must be available to work overtime and respond to call-outs as needed.
• Three (3) years of experience in the specified skill.

Qualifications

• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation required.
• Employee may be required to provide the following tools: tool box, tube cutters, hacksaw frame, channel locks, vise grips, center punch, screwdriver, combination square, tape measure, adjustable wrench, Allen wrench set, combination wrenches, nut driver, folding rule, torpedo level, pipe wrenches, tubing benders, and rain suit.

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 eye, hand, and finger movements 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, and vision insurance.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), voluntary life/ADD, and disability benefits.
• Leaves of absence and 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Telehealth access and employee assistance program.