Mechanical Foreman 1

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Foreman, you will lead mechanical installation projects at customer sites across North America. The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing installation crews, coordinating work assignments, ensuring high-quality workmanship, maintaining safety standards, and completing projects on time and within budget. This hands-on leadership role requires planning, team guidance, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with project management to deliver successful mechanical system installations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2–5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining conveyor or material handling equipment
Travel 100% to customer sites across the United States, using your personal vehicle .
Valid driver’s license
Will need to acquire OSHA 30 certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

technical degree or specialized training preferred

Responsibilities

Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks safely and efficiently as advised by site supervision
Plan and complete conveyor layouts, verify component fit, and pre-assemble conveyor sections for efficient on-site installation.
Lead installation of structural elements , including header steel, platforms, and other steel frameworks to ensure mechanical systems are securely and accurately installed.
Take personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of others on-site
Install conveyors, safety guardrails, and racking systems with attention to alignment, structural integrity, and operational efficiency.
Perform detailed installation tasks, validate mechanical assemblies, and conduct initial run-in testing to confirm accurate function before commissioning.
Provide mentorship, basic training, and support to less experienced personnel
Physically handle jobsite demands, including lifting at least 50 lbs , pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and walking across large construction sites in various climates and conditions
Coordinate daily work activities, assigning tasks and supervise daily progress
Conduct daily Tool Box talks, maintain safety documentation as well as Gensuite audits and ensure compliance with safety laws, site policies and company standards.
Coordinate with internal project teams, G eneral Contractors and other trades
Ability to lead small to intermediate groups of teams composed of a diverse set of backgrounds and capabilities
Ability to detect and resolve technical issues with existing systems and/or work being performed