INSULATOR HELPER - Austin Industrial - Lake Charles, LA

About the role

Insulator Helper assists insulator to help apply, remove, and repair insulating material to exposed surfaces or structures, such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, boilers and buildings to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights with no fear.
• Carry tools and materials, prepare surfaces to be insulated, and clean work area.
• Assist insulator with brushing adhesives on or attaching metal‑backed pipes.
• Measure and cut insulation material to specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces using tape measure, knife, or scissors.
• Assist in fitting, wrapping, or attaching required insulation material around or to structure.
• Cover or seat insulation with specified material to secure insulation to the structure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Physical demands: while performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.