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Posted June 16, 2026
Tidewater Staffing

Insulator

Chesapeake, VA, USA Full Time
Compensation: $40,000 to $57,000 Annually
PLUS Benefits with additional overtime available

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Insulators for work in Newport News, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Portsmouth, VA, and Norfolk, VA shipyards.

Responsibilities:

  • Insulators are responsible for the installation and/or removal of insulation of any component onboard ships in various stages of repair and modernization.
  • Measures, cuts and/or fabricates materials for insulation application to bulkheads, overheads, piping, ducts, machinery and equipment to reduce loss or absorption of heat, prevent moisture condensation, and to deaden sound.
  • Performs related tasks as assigned some of which may become essential to the position.

Required Skills and Education:

  • 1-5 years' experience in all facets of lagging and insulation.
  • Must have knowledge of many different types of insulation and its appropriate use.
  • Basic math and measuring skills; fabrication and installation of removable covers; reading specifications and blueprint; cutting miters for all piping insulation.
  • Must comply with Company safety rules and OSHA standards.
  • Must be able to use hand tools, power tools and shop machinery safely and efficiently.

Additional Application Instructions

Simply click on the link and apply now then contact ANY of the offices like Chesapeake 757-543-0100 or Portsmouth 757-391-0100 to go over the position details and next steps to getting paid for YOUR hard work!

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