Shipyard Insulator at FINCANTIERI MARINE SYSTEMS LLC – Atlantic Beach, Florida

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America is hiring for a Shipyard Insulator at our Atlantic Beach, FL, location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:45PM.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. and the leading source of integrated marine systems and components. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 3 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.

Position Summary

The Shipyard Insulator is responsible for insulation work across a wide range of ship systems, completing a range of insulation projects aboard U.S. Navy vessels and within shipyard environments, including working with a variety of insulation materials and blankets, carpentry, and sheet metal. This role involves executing assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship/workmanship and ensuring all work complies with vessel-specific regulations and quality requirements.

Domestic travel may be required

Essential Functions

• Hull Board Lagging: Install and secure rigid insulation on bulkheads, decks, and overheads, ensuring tight joints for thermal and acoustic control and applying protective finishes as needed.
• Pipe Insulation & Mastic: Install and secure insulation on piping, fittings, and valves, applying mastic coatings for a durable, weather-resistant seal.
• Exhaust Pads/Removable Blankets: Fabricate and install removable insulation blankets for high-temperature equipment, including fastening, measuring, and fitting for standard and irregular shapes.
• Carpentry & Sheet Metal: Build and install structural supports, fabricating and installing metal jacketing over insulation, cutting, forming, and securing aluminum or stainless steel for proper fit and protection.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including occasional overtime, and other duties as assigned

• Proficient with hand and power tools (knives, shears, banding tools, rivet guns)
• Experience with insulation materials (fiberglass, mineral wool, ceramic fiber, foam)
• Ability to read and interpret shipyard and technical specifications, blueprints, and work packages
• Knowledge of shipyard safety procedures, confined space protocols, and hazardous material handling
• Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, extreme heat, etc.)
• Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience

• Journeyman, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 Years of marine, shipyard, or industrial manufacturing insulation experience required, with preferred working knowledge of NAVSEA of 009-32 and SERMC

Competencies

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning.
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals.
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. The employee may also be required to work in confined spaces and at varying heights. PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.