Mechanical Installation Foreman

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At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company headquartered just north of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. With over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries, we are privately held with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future.

The Mechanical Installation Foreman is responsible for leading and advising teams during the installation, upgrade, and repair of material handling systems. The role requires an advanced background in Mechanical Installations, advanced leadership skills, and the ability to deliver high quality work safely and on time.

• Installation of Material Handling Systems
• Installation of safety devices
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting material handling systems, based on engineered drawings and layout.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate industry regional standards of installation and safety equipment guidelines.
• Comply with all relevant safety standards.
• Ensure installation meets established processes, guidelines, regulations and quality standards.
• Completion of assigned tasks within the project schedule, or as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provide team with direction, training, support and feedback.
• Support commissioning and testing.
• Responsible for provision of daily verbal and weekly reports to direct supervisor.
• Train and guide contractor on Knapp’s standards.
• Lead and instruct teams to complete work in schedule and quality.
• Maintain accurate records of work.

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience and knowledge in material handling systems or maintenance within automation industry.
• Advanced knowledge in industrial mechanical installations.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineered drawings and schematics.
• Leadership and communication skills.

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport.
• Professional office etiquette required at all times.
• Travel required 100%.
• Overtime as required by work.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting 50-100 pounds.

• Industry competitive compensation.
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more.
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Profit Sharing.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Subsidized Daycare.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Management and Manufacturing. Industries:
Automation Machinery Manufacturing.