Equipment Installation Crew Lead

Requirements

5 years or more experience on a field installation crew; crew lead experience preferred

Communication skills required for discussing schedules with customers, employees, and management

Strong organizational skills required for:

Planning equipment and personnel needs, including scheduling and resource allocation

Verifying that all required parts have been shipped and received at the job site

Setting project milestones and deadlines

Accurately reporting crew hours to the home office for payroll and project tracking

Ability to travel extensively, including weekends when on field installation projects

Ability to work safely and keep others, including new members, working safely and within safety rules of our clients and customers safety programs

Mechanical aptitude and ability to coach others on the use of grinders, torches, welders, plasma cutters, hand tools, pneumatic tools, hoists, lifting chains, etc.

Ability to maintain and care for field crew toolboxes, including inventory, repairs, and tool replacement needs

Ability to use and train others on the use of forklifts, manlifts, and other field installation equipment

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints

Good driving record and valid drivers license

Physical Requirements of Job Functions

Physical labor required

Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds

Ability to work in less-than-ideal conditions, i.e., crawl, stoop, kneel, balance, and weld in unusual positions

Ability to work at heights

Work Environment / Customers

Our client designs, manufactures, and installs high-quality processing equipment. Their superior design and engineering, precise manufacturing, and skilled installation teams provide the best solutions to independent and packer renderers. By recycling animal by-products, rendering helps reduce landfill waste, supports sustainability, and plays a vital role in protecting the environment.

The work environment is demanding. Many of our clients employees have longstanding careers, making this an excellent opportunity to join a small yet growing company with over 70 years of service to its customers.