Industrial Insulator

The role

The Industrial Insulator fabricates, installs, repairs, and maintains metal jacketing and insulation systems on industrial equipment, piping, vessels, ducts, and tanks. This role involves reading blueprints and using hand and power tools to ensure systems meet project specifications.

What you will do

• Measure, cut, bend, fabricate, and install sheet metal jacketing.
• Install and secure insulation materials like fiberglass, mineral wool, calcium silicate, and removable blankets.
• Fabricate metal covers, elbows, valves, reducers, tees, and custom fittings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Calculate material requirements and ensure proper fit-up.
• Install weatherproof and protective metal jacketing.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of damaged insulation systems.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.

Required qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial insulation and metal fabrication.
• Ability to read measuring devices and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, brakes, rollers, shears, and other sheet metal equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of insulation materials and installation methods.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and fall protection equipment.

Nice to have

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• NCCER Insulation Certification or equivalent training
• Experience in refineries, power plants, mining facilities, manufacturing plants, or other industrial environments
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Scaffold user awareness and fall protection training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner across the U.S. serving various industries with services including electrical, mechanical, structural, and fabrication.