Insulator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Insulator will be responsible for applying, removing, and repairing 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. The position location will be assigned as required at one of the A/Z job sites.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location, may include A/Z office or other project sites;
• Insulating building, tanks, vessels, boilers, steam and hot water pipes, cold or chilled water pipes, and/or other mechanical systems.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, foam glass or urethane, based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Read and interpret prints and plans.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with metal jacketing, plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or mastic.
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes and equipment in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management;

Qualifications

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
• Understanding of basic math.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Mechanical Insulator is preferred.
• Display a mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting repairs.
• Complete a 10-hour online OSHA certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift, move, or carry objects up to 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body down and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and push and/or pull over 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

GMP – Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Area – Offices spaces