Insulator I

Job Description

Description for Internal Candidates

• Insulation work, mechanical, apply insulating materials to pipes and ductwork or other mechanical systems to help control and maintain temperature
• Will measure and cut sections of insulation to the proper length
• Will fasten the insulation with adhesive, staples, tape, or wire bands
• May wrap a cover of aluminum, plastic, or canvas over the insulation and cement or band the cover in place
• May screw on metal around the insulated pipes to protect the insulation from the weather or physical abuse
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Valued but not required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Former Zachry employee
• Minimum 4-5 years industrial Maintenance
• Training in vocational schools or related on the job experience.

Physical demands and work environment:

Physical demands: Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand directions. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

• Work environment: Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.

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