Insulator

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Insulators for work in Newport News, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Portsmouth, VA, and Norfolk, VA shipyards.

Responsibilities:

• Insulators are responsible for the installation and/or removal of insulation of any component onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization.
• Measures, cuts and/or fabricates materials for insulation application to bulkheads, overheads, piping, ducts, machinery and equipment to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound.
• Performs related tasks as assigned some of which may become essential to the position.

Required Skills and Education:

• 1-5 years' experience in all facets of lagging and insulation.
• Must have knowledge of many different types of insulation and its appropriate use.
• Basic math and measuring skills; fabrication and installation of removable covers; reading specifications and blueprint; cutting miters for all piping insulation.
• Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards.
• Must be able to use hand tools, power tools and shop machinery safely and efficiently.