What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Field Installation Technician position at S&K Industrial?
About Us
At S&K Industrial, we provide smart, turnkey solutions that power the industrial world. From overhead material handling systems to automation controls and machine safety, we help manufacturers and commercial operations run safely and efficiently.
Our field team is at the center of what we do—traveling to customer sites to build and bring projects to life. If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a solid crew, and seeing the tangible results of your work, this is the kind of role where you’ll thrive.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Industrial Installation Technician to join our Illinois based Field Service Team. This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, movement, alignment, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment and structural systems at customer job sites. You’ll work alongside skilled technicians on a variety of projects involving cranes, mezzanines, machinery, and racking.
What You’ll Do
- Installation: Perform rigging, lifting, positioning, and assembly of machinery, cranes, racks, mezzanines, and Portafab systems.
- Precision Alignment: Align, level, anchor, and assemble structural components to exact technical specifications.
- Blueprints: Read and accurately interpret blueprints, layout drawings, and work orders.
- Tool Operation: Safely operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and material handling machinery.
- Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a clean, organized work environment in strict compliance with company and OSHA standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 5 years of industrial installation, millwrighting, mechanical assembly, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Experience with rigging, machinery moving, alignment, and blueprint reading. Welding, fabrication, or electrical troubleshooting is a major plus.
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
- Certifications: High School Diploma or GED required; OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
- Mindset: Strong mechanical aptitude, reliable work ethic, and a team-first attitude.
Schedule & Travel Expectations
- Hours: Full-time hourly role requiring flexibility for overtime, early starts, extended shifts, evenings, and weekends.
- Travel: Service territory primarily includes the Peoria, Illinois area; occasional travel may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in diverse industrial environments, both indoors and outdoors.
Why Join the S&K Field Team?
- A Great Team with Room to Grow: Work alongside skilled, reliable professionals who take pride in a job well done, while developing your skills and building a long-term career with S&K.
- Overtime Opportunities: Consistent 40–60 hour work weeks with automatic time-and-a-half pay on weekends.
- Balanced Travel: You will frequently have local projects that get you home the same day, combined with some out-of-town assignments that require overnight stays.
- Full Travel Support: For all out-of-town projects, your hotel accommodations and daily per diem are fully covered by the company.
- No Boring Routines: Escape the factory floor with a high-variety schedule where you solve different hands-on mechanical challenges every day.
Pay Range: $30.00–$47.00 per hour, based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.
S&K Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $30.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- This role requires a flexible schedule to meet industrial project deadlines. Are you fully available and willing to work significant overtime, extended shifts, evenings, and weekends when required?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $47