Travel Lean Technician I/II — Construction Kaizen Lead

Mortenson; Arizona; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Technician I/II to join our Solar Team. The role supports project leadership in applying Mortenson's kaizen-based continuous improvement approach to enhance safety and efficiency, with travel to various project sites across the Southwest and beyond.

The position offers on-site work at remote project locations and is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan. Compensation varies by experience and location, with a base pay range noted for the two technician levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience as a Lean Technician I or construction field leader (Crew Lead, Foreperson, General Foreperson).
• Experience applying lean methods (kaizen events).
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles in various work processes and environments.
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments.
• Ability to influence through relationship building.
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset.
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to work full-time on site in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership to support continuous improvement efforts onsite.
• Coordinate with project team to plan and execute kaizen events.
• Participate in kaizen workshops with the project teams.
• Help the project teams embrace lean tools such as: GEMBA walks, Daily Management System (DMS), Idea capture system, etc.
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and tools post-kaizen events.
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities.
• Collaborate with forepersons to encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements.
• Assist project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices.
• Assist superintendents and forepersons in applying daily planning, work management, and learning approaches.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean methods

Kaizen events

GEMBA walks

DMS (Daily Management System)

5S practices

Continuous improvement

On-site collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Technician I/II to join our Solar Team. The role supports project leadership in applying Mortenson's kaizen-based continuous improvement approach to enhance safety and efficiency, with travel to various project sites across the Southwest and beyond.

The position offers on-site work at remote project locations and is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan. Compensation varies by experience and location, with a base pay range noted for the two technician levels.