Experienced Industrial Insulator

Application Instructions Please complete your application with as much information as possible. Position Description Summary of Position Niles Plant Services, LLC is looking to hire insulators with experience and people interested in the trade. As an insulator at NPS, Safety will be your first job and your second will be insulation. For this trade, all employees may partake in a paid insulation apprenticeship program. We are looking for individuals with a strong commitment to completing work in a safe efficient manner. A strong candidate for this position would have excellent leadership and team management skills, written and verbal communication, and attention to details. Duties and ResponsibilitiesApply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic. Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use. Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required. Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage. Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors. Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces. Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements. Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, or Styrofoam based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material. Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments or cement mortar. Willingness to travel as needed. Training Requirement & Company Function ObligationsAnnual Great Lakes Safety Training Two Company Retreats per Year Insulation Trainings throughout the year Weekly Safety Meetings Position Requirements Required QualificationsAbility to travel as needed (paid) High School GED required OSHA 10 and related certifications preferred Previous insulation experience (Minimum 5 years of industrial insulation experience to lead a crew) Ability to work independently and within teams Strong organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, accuracy, and oral and written communication. Able to lift 50lbs. Able to work at heights Capable of being on your feet all day Equal Opportunity Employer Niles Plant Services is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements therefore, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-04