Installation Technician

OPEX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

OPEX Corporation is seeking motivated and skilled Installation Technicians to join our dynamic Installation Team. You will play a critical role in setting up large, state-of-the-art material handling systems at various sites across the United States—and potentially abroad. This position requires extended travel, with overtime opportunities, and paid travel expenses. No relocation is required. This role is ideal for individuals who are not only technically capable but also have the drive, ambition, and leadership potential to grow into supervisory or foreman roles in the future.

Requirements

Must be willing to work flexible shift hours. Day, afternoon, or night shifts, as well as overtime hours daily, weekends and holidays on those shifts with little notice
Must be willing to travel and stay at remote job sites
Comfortable operating forklifts, scissor jacks, etc.
Ability to safely use miscellaneous tools, such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, electric hammer/drill
Ability to work safely and efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving results.
Ability to work and stand for extended periods of time
May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to maneuver a job site, including small spaces in and around our equipment
Ability to climb, bend, squat, stoop, lift, push, pull, kneel, reach overhead, reach forward
Ability to work while elevated on a scissor lift

Nice To Haves

Experience with the installation of warehouse equipment is preferred
Individuals who are electrically and/or mechanically inclined are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Foreman/Supervisor, the Installation Technician will follow specific instructions and standard trade practices to install, dismantle, or reassemble a variety of warehouse automation and conveying systems.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine work procedures.
Transport equipment to the installation area and perform machine testing after installation.
Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.