This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
Join the Navy's largest Commands as an Insulator! Maximize Naval Shore Readiness and strengthen our team. We are currently hiring for different skill levels and offer competitive benefits, retirement packages, paid leave, and other exciting opportunities. Contribute to strengthening the ForceReadiness of our Navy and protect our Nation. Apply now!
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- Immediate access to Healthcare /Full Benefits Package!
- Work-Life Balance
- 401K (with 5% matching)
- Pension Plan
- All Federal Holidays off, Sick Leave, and Annual Leave
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
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- You will measure and identify dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures.
- You will plan and lay out the work using parallel and radial line development and the principles of triangulation to prepare patterns, templates, and sketches of the items to be covered
- You will use a variety of blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to construct the insulating forms into desired shapes.
- You will develop patterns and lay outs, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs all types of insulating materials.
- You will select materials (e.g., tape, foam, polyurethane) needed to complete insulation projects
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1 - Skill in measuring and identifying dimensions of irregular shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique or one-of-a-kind structures; and to develop patterns, templates, and drawings, using geometrical constructions and the principles of triangulation to transfer the shapes and measurements to paper.
2 - Skill to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project plans to identify the dimensional characteristics of the surfaces, curves, angles, and slopes to be covered.
3 - Ability to calculate and perform a variety of linear, angular, cubic and circular measurements, and compute such factors as thermal conductivity and sound absorbency to select the proper type and amount of insulation required.
4 - Skill in the use of blower machines to apply sound or heat insulating materials into closed spaces and fabricate molded sections of insulation to enclose unique or unusual structures.
5 - Skill to construct insulation boxes to cover groups of piping elements and enclosed fittings, flanges or valves, and install double layers of insulation on high pressure steam lines ensuring that the staggered joints of the second layer overlap those of the first.
6 - Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment common to the trade; and skill in the use of electric hand saws, and gasket punches; skill in working with lacing rings, washers, hooks, and grommets for insulating covers, various vapor sealing compounds, waterproof covers, and fireproof papers for installation on refrigeration units, and cold-water pipes.
7 - Skill in evaluating damaged or inadequate insulation normally betrayed by sound, gross appearance, or temperature; and skill to plan and lay out repair and modification projects to ensure uniform finish, stability, and continuity of insulating qualities.
NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your résumé.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
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The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.74 - $38.17 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess the skill to construct insulation boxes to cover groups of piping elements and enclosed fittings, flanges or valvess?
- Do you have the skill in evaluating damaged or inadequate insulation?
Ability to Relocate:
- Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person