KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Mechanical Foreman 1

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$50.8k - $69.8k

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
At least 2–5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining conveyor or material-handling equipment is required.
Travel 100% to customer sites across the United States using a personal vehicle.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to lead small to intermediate groups with diverse backgrounds and capabilities.
Ability to detect and resolve technical issues with existing systems and/or work being performed.
Ability to physically handle jobsite demands, including lifting at least 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and walking across large construction sites in varied climates and conditions.

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 personal and others' safety 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.
Coordinate daily work activities, assign tasks, and supervise daily progress.
Conduct daily toolbox talks, maintain safety documentation and Gensuite audits, and ensure compliance with safety laws, site policies, and company standards. Acquire OSHA 30 certification upon hire.
Coordinate with internal project teams, general contractors, and other trades.

Desired Qualifications

A technical degree or specialized training is preferred but not required.

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.

We offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Learn More Here:https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensationand training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be$50,800to$69,850salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this Role:

Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks safely and efficiently as advised by site supervision

Conveyor System Layout & Pre-Assembly: Plan and complete conveyor layouts, verify component fit, and pre-assemble conveyor sections for efficient on-site installation.

Header Steel, Platform, & Structural Steel 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

Conveyor Installation, Guardrail, & Rack Systems: Install conveyors, safety guardrails, and racking systems with attention to alignment, structural integrity, and operational efficiency.

Equipment Detailing & Run-In Activities: Perform detailed installation tasks,validatemechanical 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 50lbs, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and walking across large construction sites in various climates and conditions

What weare lookingfor:

High School diploma or equivalent work experience; technical degree or specialized training preferred but notrequired

Minimum 2–5 years of experience installing and/ormaintainingconveyor or material handling equipment

Travel 100% to customer sites across the United States, using your personal vehicle.

Valid driver’s licenserequired

Coordinate daily work activities, assigning tasks andsupervisedaily 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. Will need toacquireOSHA 30 certification upon hire.

Coordinate with internal project teams,GeneralContractorsand other trades

Ability to lead small to intermediate groups of teams composed of a diverse set of backgrounds and capabilities

Ability to detect and resolvetechnical issues with existing systemsand/orwork being performed

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded: 2006

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