Thermal Insulation Technician
Location
Los Alamitos, CA
Employment Type
Full-time
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Posted on August 21, 2026
Job Description
Overview
The Thermal Insulation Technician, also known as a Mechanical Insulator, is responsible for measuring, cutting, and fitting insulation materials around various industrial components. This role requires expertise in installation techniques and adherence to safety procedures in diverse work settings.
Responsibilities
- Measure, cut, and fit insulation materials around pipes, ducts, tanks, and equipment.
- Install insulation using adhesives, bands, wire, and specialized fastening systems.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine insulation requirements.
- Remove and replace damaged insulation during maintenance or repairs.
- Apply protective coverings such as metal jacketing or vapor barriers.
- Follow safety procedures while working in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, power plants, refineries, and construction sites.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Insulator.
- Ability to read construction drawings and use hand and power tools.
- High school diploma.
- Physical ability to climb, kneel, bend, lift materials, and work in confined spaces.
- Mechanical insulation experience with process piping, oil gas lines, vessels, etc.
Benefits
(No benefits mentioned)
Additional Information
- Location: Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- Job Type: Direct hire
- Work Setting: Onsite
How this job compares in Los Alamitos, CA
Pay in context
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$41/hr across 457 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
The local market in Los Alamitos, CA
Los Alamitos, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 580 other active welding openings from 283 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.
The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $71/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
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