USAJOBS · 5 days ago
INSULATOR
Lackland AFB, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $75K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking an Insulator to work at Lackland AFB. The primary purpose of this position is to remove, assemble, design, form, install, and maintain all types of insulating materials.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lays out, cuts, forms, assembles, and installs all types of insulating materials on items such as turbines, air ducts, heaters, generators, pumps, evaporators, refrigeration units, boilers, and other conventional or one-of-a-kind enclosures with irregular curves and planes
Plans, oversees, and/or performs the removal of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (ACM) from a variety of areas and items such as boiler rooms, basements, attics, office spaces, industrial areas, and equipment away from structures
Plans, lays out, and develops patterns, templates, and sketches of items to be covered using blueprints and drawings, precise dimensions, parallel and radial line development, and the principles of triangulation
Uses all of the tools, materials, and equipment common to the trades such as knives, trowels, electric hand saws, gasket punches, blower machines sewing and stapling machines, rules, etc
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established asbestos regulations and safety rules
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Required to have successfully completed asbestos training and testing and remain certified by annual recertification and testing. This also includes respirator training, must be able to qualify to wear a respirator
Shift work is required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to work irregular tours of duty, i.e., shifts in excess of eight (8) hours per day
The work does require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3600 Structural and Finishing Work Group
The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a INSULATOR without more than normal supervision
Knowledge of mathematical calculations such as linear, angular, cubic, and circular measurements to calculate and identify precise dimensions of insulation requirements; of technical practices such as computing thermal conductivity and sound absorbency; using blower machines to apply sound or heat insulating materials into closed spaces; and fabricating molded sections of insulation to enclose unique or unusual structures; and of asbestos removal
Knowledge of appearance, purpose, and/or use of a variety of insulating materials, to include asbestos, vapor sealing compounds, waterproof covers, and fireproof papers
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures
Skill in asbestos removal and in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as electric hand saws, gasket punches, lacing rings, washers, hooks, grommets, respirators, etc
Ability to work with dexterity; and to remove, assemble, design, develop, form, and install various types of insulating materials without more than normal supervision
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, project plans, blueprints and instructions in order to plan, design, lay out, and install insulation
The work requires moderate physical exertion such as prolonged standing; occasional crawling, bending, stooping, and reaching; continuous movement of hands and arms when fitting and installing materials; climbing up and down ladders while carrying heavy items; frequent lifting, carrying, positioning, loading, or handling tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and sometimes working in cramped and awkward positions
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
USAJOBS
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