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About this Mechanical Installation Foreman role at KION Group

KION Group · Onsite · Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Dematic is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Installation Foreman to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading small crews, executing mechanical installation tasks, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on customer project sites across the continental United States. This position requires 90% travel to various job sites.

We offer:

What 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, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $29.00 - $36.00 per hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
 

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Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

  • Oversee and provide daily direction to a team of 1–3 mechanical installers
  • Support larger teams and potentially lead operations on alternate shifts when the primary supervisor is off-site
  • Provide training, coaching, and support to less experienced personnel
  • Participate in and, when required, lead daily stand-up meetings

Safety & Compliance

  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including:
    • Behavior-Based Safety Observations (BBSO)
    • Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)
    • Jobsite safety meetings
  • Take personal responsibility for safety and ensure the safety of team members
  • Maintain compliance with all company and site-specific safety regulations

Project Execution

  • Complete assigned mechanical installation tasks within scheduled timelines
  • Perform and oversee installation and maintenance of:
    • Conveyor systems and components
    • Structural and header steel
    • Platforms and guardrails
    • Rack systems
    • Air piping systems (aluminum, copper, black iron)
  • Assist in equipment run-in and system start-up

Technical & Quality Oversight

  • Read, interpret, and execute work from engineered drawings and layouts
  • Perform audits to ensure installation quality and adherence to standards
  • Execute and support discipline-specific work, including exposure to VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) systems
  • Identify issues proactively and recommend corrective actions

Communication & Reporting

  • Provide regular site status updates to Project Managers and Site Managers
  • Write clear, concise trip reports and job documentation
  • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and project stakeholders

General Duties

  • Perform independent (stand-alone) tasks as required
  • Maintain jobsite housekeeping and organization standards
  • Support overall project success through teamwork and adaptability

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Technical degree or specialized training preferred
  • 2–5 years of experience in mechanical installation, including:
    • Conveyor systems
    • Structural steel erection
    • Equipment installation and layout

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret technical/engineered drawings
  • Strong safety awareness and leadership mindset
  • Effective communication and basic supervisory skills
  • Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
  • Ability to push, pull, squat, crawl, and walk on large construction sites
  • Comfortable working in various climates and environments

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel 100% within the continental U.S.
  • Valid driver’s license required
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How this Foreman salary compares

This role pays $67,600/yrabove the typical range for Foreman roles.

$60,613 median $61,450 $79,550

Typical range $60,900–$66,200/yr, from 7 comparable Foreman listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Foreman salary insights →

About KION Group

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM , stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automatio

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