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Johnson Controls, Inc.

Industrial Insulation & Fabrication Technician (Job Number: 1685)

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What they do

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.

$49,871 / year median in Pennsylvania

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Industrial Insulation & Fabrication Technician (

Job Number:

1685) Johnson Controls, Inc. relocation assistance United States, Pennsylvania, York Aug 31, 2026 We are seeking a Industrial Insulation & Fabrication Technician to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and organized 6S environment. Responsible for participating in continuous improvement and Lean Kaizen Events. Understanding the criticality of proper quality-controlled documentation. Knowledge and proficiency in print reading. Responsible for operating overhead/jib cranes and rigging of products. Responsible for reviewing and signing timecards weekly. Accountable for adhering to and promoting compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Responsible for upholding the principles of duties as listed below. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location:

York, PA

Pay:

$31.79 / per hour

Shift:

1st Shift

Union:

This is a bargaining unit (Union) position.

Travel:

Some local travel to testing facility.

Benefits:

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

• Relocation assistance may be available. Certain conditions apply. Learn more about

Navy Systems York, PA Plant:

Navy Systems, York PA As a Insulator, you will: Working from complex mechanical, piping, and isometric drawings Producing products from prints, standard work, and routers

Working from engineering standards

Working with cross-functional teams Workmanship Document Quality-Controlled Inspections (QCI)

Mathematical fabrication to accurately obtain values Precision work for high-quality repeatability Measure, cut & fit to round, flat surfaces Bevel

Miter

Fish Mouth Insulation Acoustic Insulation Layout and cut insulation for minimum waste

Install using pin welder or banding Some situations require glue and lagging Caulking seams Thermal Insulation Layout for minimum waste

Attach insulation per requirements using glue adhesive

Attach insulation to fit round and flat surfaces

Apply lagging cloth utilizing Vimasco adhesive or 520 adhesive as required

Apply fire retardant paint to lagging cloth per print requirements

Apply dampening tiles with two-part epoxy as required Tubular Insulation Cut and apply insulation as required

Apply lagging cloth per print requirements

Apply lagging cloth utilizing Vimasco adhesive or 520 adhesive as required

Apply fire retardant paint to lagging cloth per print requirements

TOOLS:

Tape Measure

Straight Edge/Square

Level

Hand, power tools Ladders/Scaffolding Dial Indicators

Micrometers

Material Handling Equipment

Banding equipment

Pin Welder

Caulk Gun

Various Knives

Knife Sharpener

Dividers/Compass

Paint Shaker (Mix Glue)

Glue Applicators Required Qualifications:
  • 2-years of experience in mechanical insulation or building trades (Preferred)
  • Attention to detail, follow detailed instructions.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area and/or equipment

Ability to read and interpret a measuring tape accurately to measure and cut out materials Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues Who We Are The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application If you'd like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our "Who we are" video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms: Named toFORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaderslist CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List' Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list of best-managed companies in America ForbesBest Employers for Diversitylist.

sweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time

sweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024 Named to sweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing Named toForbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024

Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com. Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visitwww.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division:

JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems) #LI-JW2 #LI-Onsite