Job Description

We're Hiring: Insulators!

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Insulator to join our team in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of insulation techniques and materials, contributing to the efficiency and safety of various projects.

Location: Norfolk, VA
Role: Insulators/Insulation Mechanic
Pay Rate: Depends on the experience

General Requirements:

• Must understand ship safety practices and proper PPE usage.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform work safely and accurately.
• Must be physically capable of working in confined shipboard environments.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn and follow insulation installation procedures.

Classification-Specific Requirements:

Journeyperson 1 (Insulation Mechanic)

• Understand ship nomenclature and compartment navigation.
• Able to read a tape measure and use basic insulation tools.
• Assist in laying out overhead and bulkhead structures.
• Install fiberglass cloth on piping, ventilation ducts and engine systems.
• Install hull board of various thicknesses on ship structures.
• Tape seams using fiberglass tape.
• Assist with installing rubber and fiberglass pipe coverings on steam/chill water systems.
• Fabricate and install box beams and wraps.

Journeyperson 2 (Insulation Mechanic)

• Layout overhead and bulkhead structures using 1" inch and 2" inch waffle back studs.
• Install sheet rubber, tube rubber and fiber glass coverings on steam/chill water systems.
• Assist J3/J4 in installing calcium silicate systems and applying finishing cement on calcium silicate.
• Reinstall and manage insulation materials correctly.
• Assist with lagging pad installations on various ship system'

Journeyperson 3 (Insulation Mechanic)

• Assist in reading and interpreting insulation drawings.
• Assist J4 in designing and fabricating lagging pads and miters out of calcium silicate.
• Install lagging pads on pipe flanges, valves, vents and exhausts.
• Install calcium silicate on various sized steam systems.
• Apply finishing cement on calcium silicate seams.
• Must know shipyard standard items: 009-11, 009-23,009-10.

Journeyperson 4 (Insulation Mechanic)

• Must be able to read and interpret insulation drawings for layout and installation.
• Design and fabricate lagging pads and miters from calcium silicate.
• Install lagging pads and fabricated miters on all ship systems.
• Lead or train lower-level mechanics as needed.
• Ensure proper techniques and materials are used on installations.

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