Field Installation Crew Lead – 75% Travel | Industrial Equipment Projects

Core Talent Finder; Jordan (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Direct hire, long-term stability

Opportunity for career advancement

Job summary

Core Talent Finder is seeking a Field Installation Crew Lead based near Jordan, MN, with up to 75% travel. This comprehensive role involves overseeing installation teams, ensuring project timelines, and enforcing safety standards. The ideal candidate has a solid background in machinery installations, strong leadership skills, and hands-on welding expertise.

The position promises a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth within a stable, established organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field installation experience in machinery or industrial environments.
• Proven crew lead or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on welding expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field installation crews.
• Plan personnel, equipment, and material needs for projects.
• Establish project milestones and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Field installation experience

Crew lead experience

Mechanical aptitude

Welding expertise

Blueprint interpretation

Operating forklifts

Strong leadership

Safety enforcement

Tools

Forklifts

Welders

Plasma cutters

Job description

Field Installation Crew Lead – 75% Travel | Industrial Equipment Projects

Location: Based near Jordan, MN (Onsite when not traveling)

Travel: Up to 75% (Midwest U.S. + occasional international travel)

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing industrial equipment and machinery solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Field Installation Crew Lead to oversee complex equipment installations across manufacturing and processing environments.

This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys leading crews, and has strong mechanical and welding expertise. You will be the go‑to leader on job sites — coordinating personnel, managing equipment, ensuring safety, and delivering projects on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field installation crews (3–5 team members typical)
• Plan personnel, equipment, and material needs for each project
• Coordinate schedules with customers and internal management
• Verify materials and equipment upon arrival at job sites
• Establish project milestones and ensure timely completion
• Track and report crew hours for payroll and project management
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately
• Perform and oversee hands‑on welding and mechanical installation work
• Operate forklifts, manlifts, welders, torches, plasma cutters, and cutting tools
• Enforce safety standards and maintain high‑quality workmanship
• Travel extensively to customer sites (including weekends as needed)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of field installation experience in machinery, heavy equipment, or industrial environments
• Proven crew lead or supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Hands‑on welding expertise (required)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred

• Welding certification
• Forklift or heavy equipment certifications
• Experience working in small‑to‑mid‑sized industrial companies

Whats in It for You

• Competitive compensation package (base + potential overtime opportunities)
• Direct hire, long‑term stability
• Opportunity to lead field operations and grow into senior leadership
• High‑impact, visible role with autonomy in the field
• Work with a tight‑knit, skilled team in a specialized industry
• Consistent project pipeline with established customers