Mechanical Installation Foreman

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,950,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Compensation & Benefits

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Mechanical Installation Foreman to lead a small crew on mechanical installation tasks. This role requires 90% travel to customer sites across the continental United States, with emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity.

The base pay range is $29.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on location, education, and experience. The position supports career development within a global logistics and automation leader, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong safety awareness and leadership mindset.
• Effective communication with team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 1–3 person mechanical installation crew.
• Provide training and coaching to less experienced staff.
• Attend and lead daily stand-up meetings as needed.
• Ensure tasks are completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with Project Managers for status updates.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading technical drawings

Safety culture

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dematic is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Installation Foreman to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading small crews, executing mechanical installation tasks, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on customer project sites across the continental United States.

This position requires 90% travel to various job sites.

Ce que nous proposons: What 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 $29.00 - $36.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

KION Brand & Dematic Partnership

Kion font avancer le monde – à l’échelle mondiale, régionale et locale. KION est la société spécialisée dans les solutions pour la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Avec plus de 42 000 collaborateurs dans plus de 100 pays, nous permettons des chaînes d’approvisionnement intelligentes, durables et fiables dans le monde entier – partout où des marchandises sont stockées, déplacées ou livrées. KION offre à ses clients une gamme complète de solutions pour préparer leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement à l’avenir. Nos marques internationales, Linde Material Handling, STILL et Baoli, et nos marques régionales, Fenwick et OM, sont synonymes d’innovation technologique de pointe, d’automatisation intelligente et d’excellence du service dans les chariots élévateurs et équipements d’entrepôt. Dematic complète cette expertise grâce à des technologies d'automatisation de pointe et à des solutions logicielles assistées par IA qui optimisent l’intralogistique dans l’entreposage, la production et la distribution. Que ce soit localement ou globalement, nous offrons des opportunités de carrière passionnantes dans un environnement innovant façonné par nos valeurs fondamentales: Intégrité, Coopération, Courage et Excellence. Ensemble, nous créons la magie des solutions pour la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Rejoignez notre équipe – Push it forward.

Tâches et qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Oversee and provide daily direction to a team of 1–3 mechanical installers
• Support larger teams and potentially lead operations on alternate shifts when the primary supervisor is off-site
• Provide training, coaching, and support to less experienced personnel
• Participate in and, when required, lead daily stand-up meetings

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including: Behavior-Based Safety Observations (BBSO) Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) Jobsite safety meetings
• Take personal responsibility for safety and ensure the safety of team members
• Maintain compliance with all company and site-specific safety regulations

Project Execution

• Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks within scheduled timelines
• Perform and oversee installation and maintenance of: Conveyor systems and components
• Structural and header steel Platforms and guardrails
• Rack systems
• Air piping systems (aluminum, copper, black iron)
• Assist in equipment run-in and system start-up

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Read, interpret, and execute work from engineered drawings and layouts
• Perform audits to ensure installation quality and adherence to standards
• Execute and support discipline-specific work, including exposure to VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems
• Identify issues proactively and recommend corrective actions

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular site status updates to Project Managers and Site Managers
• Write clear, concise trip reports and job documentation
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and project stakeholders

General Duties

• Perform independent (stand‑alone) tasks as required
• Maintain jobsite housekeeping and organization standards
• Support overall project success through teamwork and adaptability

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical degree or specialized training preferred

• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical installation, including: Conveyor systems Structural steel erection Equipment installation and layout

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineered drawings
• Strong safety awareness and leadership mindset
• Effective communication and basic supervisory skills
• Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Ability to push, pull, squat, crawl, and walk on large construction sites
• Comfortable working in various climates and environments

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel 100% within the continental U.S.
• Valid driver’s license required