Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Installation Technician builds and installs custom conveyor systems and related machinery used for high-volume movement of plastic bottles. This role combines shop-based mechanical assembly and occasional machining or fabrication support with extensive travel to customer sites for on-site installation. The position operates on a first-shift schedule when in the shop and involves approximately 60% travel, including extended hours during installation projects.

• Assemble conveyor systems and machinery components in the shop using hand and power tools such as wrenches and drills.
• Assist in creating and fitting various mechanical pieces that make up custom conveyor belts and machines for the plastic bottling industry.
• Support CNC machining operations when machining experience allows, contributing to precision manufacturing tasks.
• Assist with welding and fabrication activities when fabrication experience is available, helping to produce custom components.
• Work collaboratively in teams within the shop, rotating between areas and supporting different stages of conveyor system builds as needed.
• Travel with an installation lead to customer sites to build, assemble, and install conveyor systems and machines on location.
• Perform mechanical assembly and installation tasks at customer facilities, ensuring equipment is correctly aligned, secured, and ready for operation.
• Work extended hours, typically around 11-hour days, during installation projects, including nights and weekends when required by customer production schedules.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation to ensure accurate builds and installations.
• Use mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve basic assembly and installation issues on-site and in the shop.
• Handle and operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively in both shop and field environments.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including wearing steel-toe footwear and using required tools and equipment as specified.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at customer sites and represent the company positively while traveling and working on installations.
• Adapt to varying project lengths and changing work conditions, including different customer facility layouts and production environments.

• 3-4 years of assembly or machine building experience, preferably involving mechanical systems or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings for assembly and installation work.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with experience in machine building, mechanical assembly, or related mechanical work.
• Hands-on experience with installation or repair of mechanical equipment, including assembling and installing machinery.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools, such as wrenches and drills, for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and, where applicable, basic electrical assembly work.
• Valid driver's license to support travel to customer sites.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time, including up to roughly 100 days per year.
• Ability to work 11-hour days during installation projects, including nights and weekends when required.
• Capability to work safely in both shop and customer facility environments, following all safety procedures.

• Background in machining with the ability to support CNC machining operations is highly beneficial.
• Experience in welding or metal fabrication to assist with fabrication tasks in the shop.
• Prior experience building or installing conveyor systems, packaging equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical assembly practices in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working in a team-based environment and assisting in multiple work areas as project needs change.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to different customer facility layouts and project requirements.
• Reliable personal tool set aligned with the required tool list for the role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to building quality equipment that meets customer specifications.

This opportunity offers a mix of hands-on shop work and field installation, providing variety in daily tasks and continuous skill development. You will work in a team-oriented environment that values collaboration and adaptability, with the chance to broaden you