Mechanical Installation Technician

Toyota Industries•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Mechanical Field Installer to travel to customer sites and install material handling systems. Installers represent the company onsite during installation and go-live phases, collaborate with subcontractors, and help ensure project milestones are completed. The role is hands-on and includes troubleshooting and resolving issues during system commissioning. Site assignments may last from four weeks to several months, and the position requires up to 90% domestic or international travel. The installer performs mechanical installation work under the direct supervision of a more senior Installer, such as a Lead or Supervisor, while learning installation methods, hardware use, site safety, and troubleshooting techniques. The role may also involve assisting senior personnel with electrical installations, connections, and terminations under close supervision. Employees must follow information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report suspected security incidents.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in an industrial setting performing installation or maintenance.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of automation.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office software suite, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Comfort working on contemporary industrial control systems.
Ability to travel up to 90% domestically or internationally to customer sites.
Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate’s degree or equivalent certification.
Experience in material handling, robotics, manufacturing, or packaging.
Experience or education in basic equipment installation, subcontractor management, site safety requirements, and customer interaction.
AutoCAD experience.
Microsoft Project experience.

Responsibilities

Safely complete daily tasks assigned by site leadership in a timely manner and to expected outcomes.
Perform or assist with mechanical installation work under direct supervision of a more senior Installer, Lead, or Supervisor.
Learn to handle basic issues and troubleshoot systems.
Learn and apply basic installation and site safety requirements.
Learn proper hardware usage and installation methods.
Learn troubleshooting methods and techniques and apply learned skills to job duties.
Assist more senior personnel with electrical installations, connections, and terminations under close supervision.
Perform other project-related duties and assignments as instructed by a supervisor or more senior employee.
Escalate higher-level concerns to a supervisor.
Collaborate with subcontractors and help ensure project milestones are completed.
Follow information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report suspected security incidents.