Mechanical Installation Foreman
- Pay
- $31 – $42 per hour
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 15 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Hands-on mechanical installation of conveyor systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and layouts
- Safety leadership and situational awareness
- Team leadership and coaching
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Basic computer skills
Also useful
- Structural steel erection and platform installation
- Equipment layout and pre-assembly
- Industrial piping systems
- Experience leading small teams or providing on-site direction
- Real-time field issue resolution
- Experience in fast-paced construction or industrial environments
About the role
Dematic is seeking a talented Mechanical Installation Foreman to support Storage and Retrieval Machines, conveyor system, and other automated equipment installations across customer sites in the continental United States. This role is responsible for executing mechanical installation work, leading small teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on site.
The position plays a critical role in project success by maintaining strong communication with site leadership, proactively identifying issues, and keeping work aligned with project objectives. This position offers opportunities for leadership growth and expanded responsibility within field operations and project management pathways.
We offer
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
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.
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- Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.
- The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $30.86 - $41.74 hourly at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
What You Will Do In This Role
- Lead and oversee daily activities of 1-3 mechanical installers, providing direction, training, and support
- Participate in and, when needed, lead daily stand-up meetings and coordinate work plans
- Execute mechanical installation tasks including:
- Conveyor systems and components
- Structural/header steel installation
- Platforms, guardrails, and rack systems
- Air piping (aluminum, copper, black iron)
- Support equipment run-in, startup, and troubleshooting
- Work independently to complete stand-alone tasks as assigned by site leadership
- Promote a strong safety culture by driving:
- BBSO (Behavior-Based Safety Observations)
- JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
- Jobsite safety meetings and compliance
- Ensure excellent housekeeping and organization at job sites
- Perform quality audits to ensure installations meet standards and specifications
- Provide daily site status updates to Project Managers and Site Managers
- Identify problems as they arise and proactively recommend solutions
- Write clear, concise trip reports and maintain job documentation
- May lead operations on alternate shifts when supervisors are not present
- Strong safety leadership and situational awareness
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and layouts
- Effective team leadership and coaching skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools)
- Hands-on experience in mechanical installation of conveyor systems
- Experience with: Structural steel erection and platform installation, Equipment layout and pre-assembly, Industrial piping systems
- Experience leading small teams or providing on-site direction to others
- Proven ability to identify and resolve field issues in real time
- Experience working in fast-paced construction or industrial environments
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Technical degree or specialized training (preferred)
- OSHA safety training (preferred)
- Equivalent field experience may be substituted for formal education
What We Are Looking For
- Must be willing to travel 90% within the continental United States
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Ability to push, pull, squat, crawl, and walk across large construction sites
- Must be able to work in various climates and environments
- Demonstrates commitment to OSHA and company safety standards
- Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Kion Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Mechanical Installation Foreman role at Kion Group?
The Mechanical Installation Foreman posting at Kion Group states compensation of $31 – $42 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Kion Group's official career site.
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