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Sandia National Laboratories
GT2 Insulation Trades, Onsite
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An Insulation Worker installs insulation in homes and buildings, to prevent heat loss in winter and keep houses cooler in hot weather. Installs insulation in building walls and attics or under floors, and wraps hot water heaters or pipes with insulation.
$46,830 / year median in New Mexico
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Not Available GT2 Insulation Trades, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Occupation:
Total other occupationsLocation:
Albuquerque, NM - 87123Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/27/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Sandia National LaboratoriesWeb Site:
www.sandia.gov Job #: 698802 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. We are seeking a Insulation Trades On any given day, you may be called on to:- Install, repair and maintain a variety of insulation materials on all types of interior/exterior facilities equipment and component parts such as steam and condensate, liquid, gaseous or cryogenic pipelines, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, or other mechanical distribution systems.
- As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly dues or agency fee.
Qualifications We Require:
- Plan, install, modify, repair and maintain a variety of insulation materials on all types of interior/exterior facilities equipment and component parts such as steam and condensate, liquid, gaseous or cryogenic pipelines, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, or other mechanical distribution systems.
- Work involves consulting with suppliers, engineers and coworkers to determine and install the most suitable insulating material.
- Identify and maintain an insulating material inventory.
- Responsibilities include covering surfaces by cutting, fitting, and fastening materials in the form of sheets, strips, blocks, or preformed sleeves using foams, molds, and sheet metal; insulate valves, flanges, elbows, and other curvilinear areas using wire mesh and plastic mortars; finish by gluing, sewing, or stapling covers, and troweling final coat to desired contour.
- Perform work using industry standard safety practices including proper techniques and training to erect scaffolding, enlarge openings, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Typical experience includes minimum of 3 - 5 years as a fully qualified Mechanical Systems Insulator Tradesperson.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.About Our Team:
The 4936 Construction Service Team provides an agile option to performing construction work at Sandia. We provide core construction capabilities that provide general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing capabilities. The complexity and scale of the projects vary in size, depending on mission needs.About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
- World-changing technologies.
Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance t... Visit the Employer site for more detailsBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance