INSULATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as an INSULATOR in the LAGGING/PIPE COVER SHOP (57A) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 1) Fabricating and installing insulating materials to the surfaces of pipes, ducts, valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, distilling plants, refrigeration units, and similar components on submarines and surface craft.

2) Preparing patterns, templates, and sketches of items to be covered. 3) Computing terminal conductivity and sound absorbency to determine the proper type of insulation required.

4) Fabricating molder sections of insulation for special parts and configurations by cutting and fitting various segments of insulation.

5) Planning and laying out insulating work for junior insulators while meeting deadlines.

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 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will fabricate and install insulating materials.
• You will cover objects with insulation materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, to prevent moisture condensation, or to deaden sound on ships and submarines.
• You will remove insulating material following all safety precautions and instructions.
• You will measure and make paper patterns as necessary to prepare removal or replaceable sections for valves or similar fittings to which access must be provided.
• You will mix loose materials into cement or plaster forms for trowel application.
• You will saw and fit irregular shapes for valves, fittings, flanges, and similar parts.
• You will cover insulation with netting and secures netting with wire.
• You will fill joints and cracks with appropriate insulating cement.