Installer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Installation Technician

Travel Installer – Custom Lockers & Casework (Nationwide Projects)
Full-Time | Heavy Travel | Based out of Kansas City At SHIELD, we design, build, and install premium custom locker rooms and healthcare casework for professional sports teams, universities, and world-class medical facilities across the U.S.This is not typical construction work — every project is custom, high-end, and built to impress.

If you like working with your hands, traveling the country, and seeing your work installed in incredible spaces — this is the job for you.

What This Role Looks Like As a Travel Installer, you’ll work alongside experienced installers to bring SHIELD’s custom products to life on-site across the country.

You can expect to:

Travel nationwide roughly 21+ days per month (hotels, flights, and travel covered)
Install custom lockers, cabinetry, and specialty casework in athletic and healthcare facilities

Use hand tools, power tools, and basic carpentry techniques daily

Work as part of a tight-knit install crew to hit project deadlines

Problem-solve on site and adapt to unique custom builds

When not traveling, work in our Kansas City shop learning fabrication skills

What We’re Looking For You're a great fit if you:

Enjoy hands-on work and learning skilled trades

Are comfortable with frequent travel and flexible schedules

Have basic experience with tools, carpentry, fabrication, or construction

Take pride in quality work and teamwork

Can lift up to 70–75 lbs and handle physical job demands

Have a valid driver’s license and can pass site/background requirements

Experience That’s a Plus (Not Required):

Cabinetry, furniture, casework, or millwork experience

Reading blueprints or shop drawings OSHA or safety certifications

Previous install, construction, or travel-based work

Why You’ll Like Working at SHIELD Travel the country on company projects

Work on high-end custom builds — not repetitive installs

Learn fabrication and advanced install skills

Strong team culture that looks out for each other

Steady full-time work with growth opportunities

Pay & Benefits This is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) role with a strong benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA) match

Bonus program

Paid Time Off (PTO)7 paid holidays

Short & long-term disability and life insurance

Schedule & Travel Heavy travel role (majority of the month on the road)
Flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends depending on project timelines

When not traveling: work in our Kansas City shop