Lead Mechanical Insulator / Foreman

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLead Mechanical Insulator / Foreman

Lead quality field execution for a growing commercial and industrial mechanical insulation company.

| Company | Bonsai Building Services, LLC
| Work Location | Mostly Denver Metro area, with possible travel
| Job Type | Full-time
| Pay Range | $38.00 - $48.00 per hour, based on leadership ability, technical skill, jobsite performance, certifications, and reliability
| Start Date | Immediate openings available
| Application Window | Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
| Work Location | In person 
Why Join Bonsai?·    Competitive pay based on experience, performance, reliability, and role expectations.
·    Stable, full-time, year-round work with overtime opportunities when available.
·    Paid vacation / paid time off and paid holidays.
·    Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
·    401(k) and 401(k) matching.
·    Training, advancement opportunities, and a path to grow within the trade.
·    Direct access to ownership in a close-knit, family-oriented company.
·    Performance-based raises and long-term career growth for dependable team members.

About Bonsai Building ServicesBonsai Building Services, LLC is seeking a dependable Lead Mechanical Insulator / Foreman to help lead commercial and industrial mechanical insulation work in the field. This role is for an experienced professional who can set the standard for safety, productivity, quality, attendance, and communication. Our work is focused on mechanical insulation for commercial and industrial projects, including piping, equipment, ductwork, metal jacketing, and related systems; it is not residential insulation work. Bonsai offers direct access to ownership, stable year-round work, and the opportunity to grow with a close-knit company.

What We ExpectLead-level employees represent Bonsai in the field. We expect strong attendance, sound judgment, professional communication, safe work practices, and the ability to help others succeed. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility and takes pride in leading by example.

·    Show up on time and ready to work.
·    Maintain reliable transportation to and from worksites.
·    Communicate early, clearly, and professionally.
·    Take ownership of assigned work and jobsite responsibilities.
·    Work safely, follow company processes, and respect jobsite procedures.
·    Represent Bonsai professionally with coworkers, customers, general contractors, and other trades.
·    Set the standard for crew professionalism, workmanship, safety, and accountability.
·    Help build a reliable field team by training helpers and supporting less-experienced mechanics.

Key Responsibilities·    Lead field installation of commercial and industrial mechanical insulation safely, accurately, and professionally.
·    Lead small crews and help coordinate daily work with project managers, customers, general contractors, and other trades.
·    Install insulation on piping, equipment, ductwork, and related mechanical systems according to project requirements.
·    Install and oversee metal jacketing work using slip rollers, brakes, benders, and related metalworking tools.
·    Support field layout, sequencing, material needs, manpower needs, productivity, and daily priorities.
·    Maintain jobsite quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout the project.
·    Complete or assist with documentation, including work tickets, JSAs, work permits, production reports, and QA/QC reports.
·    Train helpers and less-experienced mechanics in safe, efficient, professional work practices.
·    Communicate jobsite issues early and professionally to ownership, project managers, customers, and other trades.
·    Drive large pickups with enclosed trailers when needed and qualified.
·    Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications·    Strong industrial mechanical insulation experience.
·    Ability to lead field installation work safely, accurately, and professionally.
·    Ability to communicate with customers, general contractors, foremen, coworkers, and other trades.
·    Ability to help maintain jobsite productivity, safety, quality, and documentation.
·    Reliable transportation to and from worksites.
·    Strong attendance, punctuality, and personal accountability.
·    Ability to follow and enforce company processes, safety rules, and jobsite procedures.
·    Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch throughout the workday.
·    Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs unassisted.
·    Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
·    OSHA 30, or willingness to obtain OSHA 30 before starting jobsite work.

Helpful Qualifications·    Prior foreman, lead mechanic, or crew-lead experience.
·    Industrial mechanical insulation and data center project experience.
·    Advanced metal jacketing experience.
·    Ability to read plans, drawings, specifications, and insulation schedules.
·    Experience planning materials, manpower, daily production, or jobsite sequencing.
·    Scaffolding experience.
·    Experience training helpers or mechanics.
·    Bilingual skills.
·    Safeland Card
·    MSHA Card

Equal Employment OpportunityBonsai Building Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, , , , origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.