Onsite Conveyor Installations Foreman

Systems in Motion; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems in Motion is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to lead field installation crews on conveyor and material handling projects. You will supervise on-site activities, interpret mechanical layouts and drawings, and ensure work meets engineering specs, schedules, and safety standards.

As the primary on-site mechanical leader, you will coordinate with project management, engineering, and subcontractors, coach apprentices, and drive quality, productivity, and timely issue resolution on active sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years of conveyor, material handling, or industrial mechanical installation experience.
• Previous lead or foreman experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, conveyor layouts, structural drawings, and installation manuals.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lasers, alignment equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging practices.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise mechanical installation crews on active project sites.
• Plan daily activities, assign work, establish priorities, and verify completion.
• Coach and develop apprentices, installers, and lead installers.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily crew coordination.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, attendance, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate subcontractors and temporary labor when assigned.
• Lead the installation of belt, roller, chain-driven live roller, sortation, structural support, platform, guarding, and related material handling equipment.
• Interpret mechanical layouts, structural drawings, installation details, and manufacturer instructions.
• Oversee layout, elevation, alignment, leveling, belt tracking, and mechanical adjustment activities.
• Confirm installed equipment matches approved drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
• Protect materials and equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
• Coordinate field activities with Project Management, Engineering, Electrical Foremen, general contractors, customer representatives, and equipment vendors.
• Participate in project kickoff, planning, coordination, and progress meetings as requested.
• Communicate daily progress, schedule impacts, safety concerns, field conflicts, and resource needs promptly.
• Coordinate work sequencing with other trades to reduce interference and rework.
• Represent Systems in Motion professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Enforce safety requirements, including PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, hot work, rigging, and controlled work areas.
• Lead job hazard analysis and pre-task planning before work begins.
• Inspect completed work for alignment, fit, finish, function, and compliance.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition exists and escape concerns immediately.
• Drive completion of punch-list items and prevent repeat quality issues.
• Complete accurate daily reports, manpower records, progress updates, and equipment usage documentation.
• Track installation progress against the project schedule and report variances.
• Document field changes, drawing conflicts, damage, delays, and extra-work conditions.
• Manage tools, materials, rental equipment, and labor with attention to project cost.
• Support project turnover, closeout, and lessons-learned activities.
• Identify and resolve field installation problems using sound mechanical judgment.
• Coordinate design questions and field modifications with Project Management and Engineering before proceeding.
• Support mechanical checkout, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot alignment, belt tracking, vibration, interference, and other mechanical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lasers

Rigging equipment

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

Power tools

Job description

Systems in Motion is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to lead field installation crews on conveyor and material handling projects. You will supervise on-site activities, interpret mechanical layouts and drawings, and ensure work meets engineering specs, schedules, and safety standards.

As the primary on-site mechanical leader, you will coordinate with project management, engineering, and subcontractors, coach apprentices, and drive quality, productivity, and timely issue resolution on active sites.