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Insulator J1-J4

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Lagging department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for one Insulator.

Shift : 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Security Clearance : No Clearance
GUIDELINES FOR INSULATION MECHANIC
*Selected candidates will need to take Mold Remediation Class*

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (INSULATION MECHANIC)

• Must meet all Journeyman 3 Insulation Mechanical requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret Insulation drawings, layout, and install.
• Must be able to design and fabricate lagging pads.
• Must be able to install lagging pads on pipe flanges, valves, ventilation systems, and engine exhaust systems.
• Must be able fabricate miters out of calcium silicate.
• Must be able to install calcium silicate and fabricated miters on properly.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (INSULATION MECHANIC)

• Must meet all Journeyman 2 Insulation Mechanical requirements.
• Assist with close supervision in reading and interpreting Insulation drawings.
• Assist Journeyman 4 mechanic in designing and fabricating lagging pads.
• Must be able to install lagging pads on pipe flanges, valves, ventilation systems ,and engine exhaust systems.
• Assist Journeyman 4 mechanic in designing and fabricating miters out of calcium silicate.
• Must know standard items (009-11, 009-23, 009-10)
• Must be able to install calcium silicate different size steam systems properly.
• Must be able to apply finishing cement on calcium silicate seams.

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (INSULATION MECHANIC)

• Must meet all Journeyman 1 Insulation Mechanical requirements.
• Must be able to layout overhead and bulkheads structures using 1 inch and 2 inch waffle back studs properly.
• Must be able to install sheet rubber, tube rubber, and fiber glass pipe covering on steam, and chill water systems.
• Assist Journeyman mechanics 3 or 4 on installing calcium silicate steam systems properly.
• Assist Journeyman mechanics 3 or 4 on applying finishing cement on calcium silicate.
• Must have the knowledge of the material to reinstall on the job.
• Assist Journeyman mechanics 3 or 4 on installing pads on pipe flanges, valves, ventilation systems, and engine exhaust systems.

JOURNEYPERSON 1 (INSULATION MECHANIC)

• Understand ship Nomenclature - Describe compartment listings, identify locations, navigate vessel.
• Excellent knowledge on reading a tape measure and ability to use basic insulation tools appropriately such as knifes, scissors, wire twist pliers, hog ring pliers, and snips.
• Assist in laying out overhead and bulkhead structures properly.
• Assist on installing sheet rubber, tube rubber, and fiber glass pipe covering on steam, and chill water systems.
• Must have the knowledge of correct material to install on jobs.
• Must be able to install fiber glass cloth on any piping systems, ventilation ducting, and engine systems.
• Must be able to tape out hull board seams on overhead and bulkhead structures properly using different size fiber glass tape.
• Must be able to install hull board of different size thickness on any ship structures properly.
• Must be able to fabricate and install box beams and wraps on ship structures.
• Must be able to perform job safely.
• Must know what personal protective equipment to use and when. (PPE)

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications. NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer

Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads

Job Segment: Electrical, Security Clearance, Engineering, Government

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Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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