Mechanical Foreman 1

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to lead mechanical installation projects across North America. You will oversee installation crews, coordinate work, and ensure safety and quality workmanship to deliver projects on time and budget.

This hands-on leadership role requires planning, mentoring, coordinating with project management, and lifting heavy loads up to 50 lbs on diverse site conditions. Travel 100% to US customer sites; OSHA 30 required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• 2–5 years installing/maintaining conveyor or material handling equipment.
• Willingness to travel 100% to US customer sites; valid driver's license required.
• OSHA 30 certification to be obtained on hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks safely and efficiently as advised by site supervision.
• Conveyor layouts and pre-assembly: plan layouts, verify fit, and pre-assemble sections for on-site efficiency.
• Header steel, platform, and structural steel installation: lead installation of structural elements to ensure proper alignment.
• Take personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of others on-site.
• Conveyor installation, guardrail, and rack systems: install conveyors, guardrails, and racking with attention to alignment and integrity.
• Equipment detailing and run-in activities: perform detailed installation tasks, validate assemblies, and run-in tests before commissioning.
• Provide mentorship, basic training, and support to less experienced personnel.
• Physically handle jobsite demands, including lifting at least 50 lbs, and moving across large sites.

Skills

Conveyor installation experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

Gensuite

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

As a Mechanical Foreman, you will lead mechanical installation projects at customer sites across North America. The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing installation crews, coordinating work assignments, ensuring high-quality workmanship, maintaining safety standards, and completing projects on time and within budget. This hands‑on leadership role requires planning, team guidance, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with project management to deliver successful mechanical system installations.

We offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $50,800 to $69,850 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What you will do in this Role

• Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks safely and efficiently as advised by site supervision
• Conveyor System Layout & Pre‑Assembly: Plan and complete conveyor layouts, verify component fit, and pre-assemble conveyor sections for efficient on‑site installation.
• Header Steel, Platform, & Structural Steel Installation: Lead installation of structural elements, including header steel, platforms, and other steel frameworks to ensure mechanical systems are securely and accurately installed.
• Take personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of others on‑site
• Conveyor Installation, Guardrail, & Rack Systems: Install conveyors, safety guardrails, and racking systems with attention to alignment, structural integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Equipment Detailing & Run‑In Activities: Perform detailed installation tasks, validate mechanical assemblies, and conduct initial run‑in testing to confirm accurate function before commissioning.
• Provide mentorship, basic training, and support to less experienced personnel
• Physically handle jobsite demands, including lifting at least 50 lbs, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and walking across large construction sites in various climates and conditions

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience; technical degree or specialized training preferred but not required
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining conveyor or material handling equipment
• Travel 100% to customer sites across the United States, using your personal vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Coordinate daily work activities, assigning tasks and supervise daily progress
• Conduct daily Tool Box talks, maintain safety documentation as well as Gensuite audits and ensure compliance with safety laws, site policies and company standards.
• Will need to acquire OSHA 30 certification upon hire.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, General Contractors and other trades
• Ability to lead small to intermediate groups of teams composed of a diverse set of backgrounds and capabilities
• Ability to detect and resolve technical issues with existing systems and/or work being performed

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of‑the‑art automation technology and AI‑supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.