Equipment Installation Crew Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Equipment Installation Crew Lead
Our client is looking for an experienced Equipment Installation Crew Leader. The person will be responsible for managing and leading field installation crews. Strong mechanical aptitude is required, and welding skills are a must. This role will involve a large amount of traveling throughout the Midwest and, on occasion, to Canada and Central America (75% travel). 
The other 25% can either be taken off with no pay, or you can work onsite in Jordan, MN.
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 client’s 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 driver’s 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 client’s 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.
Job Type
Full-time (Part-time is available for those looking only to travel for installations)