Job Description

Overview

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. The Field Insulator installs various types of pipe insulation and jacketing materials to protect mechanical systems and improve energy efficiency while working on active construction job sites.

Responsibilities

  • Measure, cut, and install pipe insulation for various piping sizes and systems.
  • Apply vapor barriers, vapor dams, and secure jacketing (aluminum or PVC).
  • Operate tools such as bending brakes, band saws, and banding tools.
  • Fabricate insulation kits for valves, fittings, and rotating equipment.
  • Follow installation drawings, specifications, and site safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial pipe insulation.
  • Proficient with installation of aluminum and/or PVC jacketing.
  • Understanding of insulation materials and moisture barrier systems.
  • Ability to read insulation schematics and technical documentation.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
  • No DUIs within the past 5 years.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively (10-day tours with 10-12 hour shifts).
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures while wearing full PPE.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise).
  • Must have the physical stamina to perform repetitive motions and remain on feet for most of the shift.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools accurately and safely.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Travel is required.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$37/hr across 88 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 Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 202 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 131 different employers. 62 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 471 other active welding openings from 256 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. currently has 4 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (17), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (16), and EZARC (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Goodyear at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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