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Industrial Insulator - Gaston, SC Alpek Polyester

USA - 3.5

Gaston, SC Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications Manufacturing facility experience Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Gaston, SC Why You'll Love This Job The Industrial Insulator's mission is to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Gaston, SC facility by expertly installing and maintaining insulation on critical industrial equipment and systems. The Industrial Insulator is committed to precision, safety, and teamwork — ensuring temperature control, energy efficiency, and protection of assets through high-quality insulation practices. By working collaboratively in a multi-craft environment and proactively adapting to evolving job demands, this role contributes directly to plant reliability, operational excellence, and successful execution. Responsibilities Applying, removing, and repairing insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels to control noise and maintain temperature. Covering, sealing, and finishing insulated surfaces and access points using plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic. Removing and properly disposing of old insulation materials. Measuring and cutting insulation to fit pipes, elbows (45° and 90°), vessels, ductwork, pump boxes, and other surfaces using hand tools such as tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors. Installing insulation jacketing, including fabricating oversized pieces, reducers, tees, and other custom fittings. Working collaboratively in a multi-craft environment alongside scaffold builders and other maintenance personnel. Reading and interpreting job packages and technical specifications to determine work requirements. Obtaining and maintaining certifications to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts, as required. Working safely at heights and in confined spaces when required. Supporting the company's planning and scheduling model during routine maintenance and shutdown activities. Serving on the plant ERT (Emergency Response Team). All other duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License Experience Must have 3+ years' experience as an insulator or pipe coverer in an industrial manufacturing facility Preferred NCCER, NIA, etc. training Scaffold experience Excellent safety record and ability to meet the qualifications to be on Emergency Response Team. Alpek Polyester

USA, LLC

is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. Alpek Polyester

USA, LLC

is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Alpek Polyester

USA, LLC

is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations. Alpek Polyester

USA, LLC

is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester

USA, LLC

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Number:

178485