Field Installer Architectural Metalwork

RDS Industrial Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RDS Industrial, Inc. is an established custom metal fabrication company serving commercial and residential projects throughout Central Florida. As a Field Installer you will safely install railings, stairs, gates, canopies and other metal products at active job sites.

The role requires reading shop drawings, prefabrication details, and coordinating with the installation team. This full-time field position offers on-site work across Central and South Florida with overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or installation preferred.
• Experience installing metal railings, stairs, or structural metals is a plus.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic drawings.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to fit and finish.
• Willingness to work outdoors and at heights when required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install railings, stairs, gates, fences, canopies, ladders and related metal products.
• Read shop drawings, plans, measurements, and installation details.
• Measure, lay out, level, plumb, align, and anchor components.
• Use hand tools, power tools, drills, grinders, saws, levels, and other equipment.
• Perform field adjustments to ensure proper fit and finish.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and handling materials.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, and other trades on site.
• Protect finished products and surrounding surfaces during installation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles; follow safety rules.
• Represent RDS professionally at customer and contractor locations.

Skills

Construction experience

Metalwork installation

Tape measure reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Fit & alignment

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Grinders

Saws

Levels

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Field Installer – Architectural Metalwork

RDS Industrial, Inc. is an established custom metal fabrication company serving commercial and residential projects throughout Central Florida. For more than 25 years, we have fabricated and installed custom architectural metalwork including railings, stairs, gates, canopies, pergolas, ladders, fences, and other specialty metal products.

We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined Field Installer to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with construction or installation experience who takes pride in quality work, can work well with a crew, and is comfortable working on active construction sites.

What You’ll Do

As a Field Installer, you will work with our installation team to safely and accurately install custom-fabricated metal products at commercial and residential job sites.

Responsibilities include:

• Install railings, stairs, gates, fences, canopies, ladders, structural and architectural metal components, and other custom-fabricated products
• Read and work from shop drawings, plans, measurements, and installation details
• Measure, lay out, level, plumb, align, and securely anchor fabricated components
• Use hand tools, power tools, drills, grinders, saws, levels, and other installation equipment
• Perform field adjustments as needed to achieve proper fit and finish
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and handling fabricated materials
• Safely operate or work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and other access equipment as required
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, other trades, and job-site personnel
• Protect finished products and surrounding surfaces during installation
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Follow RDS safety procedures and all applicable job-site safety requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Represent RDS professionally when working at customer and contractor locations

What We’re Looking For

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous construction, installation, fabrication, or similar skilled-trade experience
• Experience installing metal railings, stairs, structural or miscellaneous metals is a plus
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and understand basic construction drawings
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to fit, alignment, and finished appearance
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights when required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout Central Florida and other locations as projects require
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

This is an active field position. Employees must be able to:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, and pull
• Lift and carry construction materials, tools, and equipment
• Work outdoors in Florida weather conditions
• Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and elevated work areas when required
• Safely perform physical construction and installation work throughout the workday

Why Join RDS Industrial?

RDS Industrial has been providing custom metal fabrication and installation services since 1996. Unlike repetitive production or installation work, our projects vary considerably—from custom railings and stairs to gates, canopies, pergolas, and specialty architectural features.

We’re looking for employees who want to build their skills, take pride in seeing a finished project come together, and become a dependable part of an experienced fabrication and installation team.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: RDS Industrial shop and various project/job-site locations throughout Central and South Florida

Schedule: Day shift; overtime and schedule adjustments may be required based on project needs

Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience

RDS Industrial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.