Insulator Metal-Man - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Overview

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial surfaces to control noise and temperature.

Key Responsibilities

• insulation fit
• material selection
• blueprint reading
• cutting insulation
• sealing insulation
• adhesive application

Tasks

-Fit, wrap, or attach required insulation material around or to the structure, following blueprint specifications. -Determine the amounts and select required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, and urethane based on the material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use. -Brush adhesives on or attach metal adhesive application to insulation material. -Using a tape or other measuring device, measure and cut insulation material to a specified size and shape for covering flat or round surfaces, using handsaw, knife, or scissors. -Cover or seal insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to the structure - according to the type of insulation used and structure covered, using a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun. -Reads blueprints and selects required insulation material.

Requirements

• work authorization
• no sponsorship

What You Bring

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

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About Austin Industries

-Grew from a family-run bridge builder into three specialized divisions—bridge & road, commercial, and industrial construction. -Tackles complex infrastructure: highways, bridges, oil‑and‑gas facilities, airports, and large‑scale commercial campuses. -Its industrial arm leads maintenance, turnarounds, and soft‑craft services for petrochemical, power, and manufacturing plants. -Commercial projects span aviation terminals, hotels, universities, sports venues, and semiconductor fabs. -Standing out with award‑winning safety performance and in‑house fabrication capabilities. -Combines deep legacy in civil engineering with modern, integrated construction and maintenance solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship provided; must be already authorized to work in us.