Industrial Insulator 2026

FutureFuel Chemical Company is looking for a Temporary Insulator to join our P&I team to work on a new construction project. Insulators work under supervision of a team manager and perform a wide variety of skilled industrial insulator work related to the installation and repair of piping, equipment, and building facilities. An employee selected for this position agrees to enter a nationally licensed Insulator Apprenticeship Program with the majority of the study being conducted on their own (non-paid) time. Progress reviews documenting job growth, performance and attendance will be conducted at 16-week intervals. The Insulator Apprenticeship is a 4,000 hour (~2 year) program. FFCC Insulators are also required to assist with painting and coating activities.    

For this position candidates must have successfully completed the FFCC pre-employment requirements including filling out a FutureFuel application and having a GED/school diploma. Must have experience with general construction techniques required. Have specific experience with insulation and painting techniques and procedures. Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.  Must have the ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Must be strong in initiative, self-directed and committed to follow-through.

This is a safety sensitive position.

         1.    Measures and cuts insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors. 

         2.    Fits insulation around obstructions, and shapes insulating materials and protective coverings as required.  

         3.    Determines the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such

as location, surface shape, and equipment use.   

         4.    Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather

conditions or physical damage.  

         5.    Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems

such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.  

          6.   Reads blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.

         7.    Covers, seals, or finishes insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape,

cement or asphalt mastic.      

         8.    Prepares surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by

attaching metal pins to surfaces.  

         9.    Prepares surfaces for painting by brushing, scraping, cleaning, filling, sanding, or pressure washing.

         10.  Selects the appropriate painting and coatings based on application, physical conditions, and usage needs

         11.  Covers surfaces with drop cloths or tape to protect surfaces during painting.

       12.  Applies primer, paint, and sealers to cover surfaces as necessary.         

      13.  Communicates effectively in order to perform essential functions of the job.

          14.  Performs other job duties as assigned as assigned by supervision.

          15.  Works inside and outside in varying degrees of weather and temperature conditions.

          16.  Completes required safety training as directed. 

FutureFuel Chemical Company is a growing Specialty and Bio-based Chemical Manufacturing facility with an exceptional safety and environmental history. We are ISO9001 and BQ9000 quality certified. Visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com. FutureFuel offers competitive wage, health, dental, disability, and 401(k) plans. Applicant must be a US Citizen or be able to work in the US without sponsorship. Interested parties should contact FutureFuel HR at 2800 Gap Road, visit our website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com under “Careers”, or email stacygunderman@ffcmail.com to obtain an application for employment. High School diploma or GED required. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  

It is against the law for a sponsor of an apprenticeship program registered for Federal purposes to discriminate against an apprenticeship applicant or apprentice based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 years or older), genetic information, or disability. The sponsor must ensure equal opportunity with regard to all terms, conditions, and privileges associated with apprenticeship. If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may file a complaint within 300 days from the date of the alleged discrimination or failure to follow the equal opportunity standards with FutureFuel Chemical Company, 2800 Gap Road, Batesville, AR 72501, 870-698-5455, stacygunderman@ffcmail.com, c/o Stacy Gunderman. You may also be able to file complaints directly with the EEOC, or State fair employment practices agency. If those offices have jurisdiction over the sponsor/employer, their contact information is listed below.

Submit an inquiry through the EEOC’s public portal: https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Portal/Login.aspx 

Call 1–800–669–4000 (toll free) 1–800–669–6820 (TTY) 1–844–234–5122 (ASL video phone) 

Visit an EEOC field office (information at www.eeoc.gov/field-office)

E-Mail info@eeoc.gov 

Additional information about the EEOC, including information about filing a charge of discrimination, is available at www.eeoc.gov.  

Each complaint filed must be made in writing and include the following information:

1. Complainant's name, address and telephone number, or other means for contacting the complainant;

2. The identity of the respondent (i.e. the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity that the complainant alleges is responsible for the discrimination);

3. A short description of the events that the complainant believes were discriminatory, including but not limited to when the events took place, what occurred, and why the complainant believes the actions were discriminatory (for example, because of his/her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), genetic information, or disability);

4. The complainant's signature or the signature of the complainant's authorized representative.

FutureFuel Chemical will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. FutureFuel Chemical will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.