Installer

Shield Casework; Fairfax (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA match

PTO

7 paid holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SHIELD is seeking a Travel Installer based in Kansas City, MO, for full-time nationwide projects. Install premium custom lockers, cabinetry, and casework in athletic and healthcare facilities across the U.S. You will travel 21+ days per month with hotels and travel covered.

Operate hand and power tools daily, contribute to on-site problem solving, and join a tight-knit crew to meet deadlines. When not traveling, work in the Kansas City shop to learn fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Enjoy hands-on work and learning skilled trades.
• Frequent travel with flexible schedules.
• Basic experience with tools, carpentry, fabrication, or construction.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70–75 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass site/background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide ~21+ days per month; hotels/flights covered.
• Install lockers, cabinetry, and casework in athletic/healthcare facilities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and carpentry techniques daily.
• Work with install crew to hit project deadlines.
• When not traveling, work in Kansas City shop learning fabrication skills.

Skills

Carpentry

Fabrication

Construction

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Travel Installer – Custom Lockers & Casework (Nationwide Projects)Full-Time | Heavy Travel | Based out of Kansas CityAt SHIELD, we design, build, and install premium custom locker rooms and healthcare casework for professional sports teams, universities, and world-class medical facilities across the U.S.This is not typical construction work — every project is custom, high-end, and built to impress.If you like working with your hands, traveling the country, and seeing your work installed in incredible spaces — this is the job for you.What This Role Looks LikeAs a Travel Installer, you’ll work alongside experienced installers to bring SHIELD’s custom products to life on-site across the country.You can expect to:Travel nationwide roughly 21+ days per month (hotels, flights, and travel covered)Install custom lockers, cabinetry, and specialty casework in athletic and healthcare facilitiesUse hand tools, power tools, and basic carpentry techniques dailyWork as part of a tight-knit install crew to hit project deadlinesProblem-solve on site and adapt to unique custom buildsWhen not traveling, work in our Kansas City shop learning fabrication skillsWhat We’re Looking ForYou're a great fit if you:Enjoy hands-on work and learning skilled tradesAre comfortable with frequent travel and flexible schedulesHave basic experience with tools, carpentry, fabrication, or constructionTake pride in quality work and teamworkCan lift up to 70–75 lbs and handle physical job demandsHave a valid driver’s license and can pass site/background requirementsExperience That’s a Plus (Not Required):Cabinetry, furniture, casework, or millwork experienceReading blueprints or shop drawingsOSHA or safety certificationsPrevious install, construction, or travel-based workWhy You’ll Like Working at SHIELDTravel the country on company projectsWork on high-end custom builds — not repetitive installsLearn fabrication and advanced install skillsStrong team culture that looks out for each otherSteady full-time work with growth opportunitiesPay & BenefitsThis is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) role with a strong benefits package, including:Medical, Dental & Vision insurance401(k) with company matchHealth Savings Account (HSA) matchBonus programPaid Time Off (PTO)7 paid holidaysShort & long-term disability and life insuranceSchedule & TravelHeavy travel role (majority of the month on the road)Flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends depending on project timelinesWhen not traveling: work in our Kansas City shop