Installer

Shield Casework; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA match

Bonus program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 paid holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SHIELD is hiring a Travel Installer to design, build, and install premium locker rooms and healthcare casework across the United States. You will travel nationwide about 21+ days each month, installing cabinetry and custom casework with a skilled crew, using hand and power tools, and contributing to high‑end projects.

When not on the road, you’ll work in the Kansas City shop to learn fabrication skills and improve craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Hands-on work and willingness to learn skilled trades.
• Frequent travel and flexible schedule.
• Basic experience with tools, carpentry, fabrication or construction.
• Ability to lift up to 70–75 lbs and pass site/background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide ~21+ days per month, with travel costs covered.
• Install custom lockers, cabinetry, and specialty casework in athletic and healthcare facilities.
• Use hand tools and power tools daily; perform basic carpentry on-site.
• Collaborate with install crew to meet project deadlines.
• When not traveling, work in Kansas City shop to learn fabrication skills.

Skills

Hands-on work

Power tools

Carpentry

Fabrication

Construction

Tools

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Shield - KS - Kansas City, KS 66115, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Installer – Custom Lockers & Casework (Nationwide Projects) Full-Time | Heavy Travel | Based out of Kansas City

At 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 Like

As 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 facilities
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic carpentry techniques daily
• Work as part of a tight‑knit install crew to hit project deadlines
• Problem‑solve on site and adapt to unique custom builds
• When not traveling, work in our Kansas City shop learning fabrication skills

What We’re Looking For

You're a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hands‑on work and learning skilled trades
• Are comfortable with frequent travel and flexible schedules
• Have basic experience with tools, carpentry, fabrication or construction
• Take pride in quality work and teamwork
• Can lift up to 70–75 lbs and handle physical job demands
• Have a valid driver’s license and can pass site/background requirements

Experience That’s a Plus (Not Required):

• Cabinetry, furniture, casework, or millwork experience
• Reading blueprints or shop drawings
• OSHA or safety certifications
• Previous install, construction, or travel‑based work

Why You’ll Like Working at SHIELD

• Travel the country on company projects
• Work on high-end custom builds — not repetitive installs
• Learn fabrication and advanced install skills
• Strong team culture that looks out for each other
• Steady full-time work with growth opportunities

Pay & Benefits

This is a full‑time hourly (non‑exempt) role with a strong benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) match
• Bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Short & long-term disability and life insurance

Schedule & Travel

• Heavy travel role (majority of the month on the road)
• Flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends depending on project timelines
• When not traveling: work in our Kansas City shop