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Marine Insulator

BAE Systems, Inc.
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026


Job Description


Position Summary

The Insulation Shop Mechanic performs a variety of tasks with hand tools involving working with flange shields and multiple types of insulation. Mechanics are required to follow specified safety policies and procedures.

This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a insulator mechanic in the insulation shop. An insulator mechanic must demonstrate the functional knowledge and ability required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

  • Flange Shields (Fabrication and installation)
    • Install and remove
    • Make new flange shields
  • Boiler Insulation (Fabrication and installation)
    • Measure and make lagging pads
    • Install lagging pads
  • Pipe Insulation
    • Pipe Rubber/Sheet Rubber
      • Install small pipe rubber jobs of 3/8 inch to 2 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
      • Install large pipe rubber jobs up to 18-20 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
      • Know the difference between straight and elbow pipes
    • Pipe Calcium KAYLO
      • Measure and saw the insulation (including to fit the pipe)
      • Assemble and secure rubber
      • Mix and apply insulation mud and cloth
    • Pipe Fiber Glass Covering
      • Knowledgeable with Fiber glass and FSK tape
      • Measure and cut fiberglass p/c to fit elbows as well as straight pipe (1/2 inch to 12 inch)
      • Cloth out to complete the product
  • Hullboard and Beam Cover Insulation
    • Insulation Fasteners/Stud (Layout and install)
      • Layout a grid pattern
      • Grind, shoot or stick fasteners
    • Overhead and Bulkhead Insulation
      • Measure material and prep space before installing insulation
      • Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
    • Beam Cover Insulation
      • Knowledgeable with T Beams and Angle Beams
      • Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
      • Measure, cut and install insulation
      • Shoot or stick studs and secure them
      • Knowledgeable with fiber glass tape and smoothing
      • Knowledgeable with lagging paste
  • Block insulation on large pipe, boilers and machinery (turbines and generators)
  • Machinery Insulation
    • Knowledgeable with the following machines: Pumps (ex. Feed, still water), Force Draft Blowers, SSTG's (steam generators), Main Feed Pumps and Evaporators
    • Knowledgeable of insulation temperatures
    • Knowledgeable with the general insulation process
  • Boiler Epoxy Resin - 2 Part
    • Mix and apply a 2 part resin
    • Fire prevention for boiler casing and burner front piping
  • Taping Out of Insulation Sheet and Ducting


Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Relevant Experience: 4 to 7 yrs.

Must be able to obtain a government access badge.

Practical Theory Requirements

A first class mechanic must demonstrate an advanced understanding of working with equipment, working with Nomex panel, installation of various materials and drydock block and crate building.



Other Requirements


  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
  • Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
  • Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
  • Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
  • Must be able to wear applicable PPE(Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, safety toe shoes, ear protection, Tyvek suits, and respirators)



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Education Minimum: Preferred minimum relevant experience: 5 to 8 years.


Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.



About BAE Systems Platforms & Services


BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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