Dematic Posted September 30, 2026

Mechanical Installer 2

Grand Rapids, United States Full time
Controls Technician

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About this opportunity

As a Mechanical Installer, you will join our Installation team supporting large-scale material handling and conveyor system projects across the continental United States. This role is responsible for the layout, pre-assembly, installation, and run-in of conveyor equipment, including structural and header steel, platforms, guardrail, rack systems, and air piping.

Successful candidates will bring 1–5 years of hands-on installation experience, the ability to read engineered drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This is a 100% travel position requiring extended stays at job sites and the ability to work in physically demanding construction environments while supporting and guiding less experienced personnel.

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 $44,800 to $61,600 salary at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this Role:

Coordinate the layout and pre-assembly of conveyor systems, ensuring flawless component integration.

Install overhead steel beams, elevated walkways, structural steel, and various mechanical components with precision.

Assemble and align conveyors, guard rails, racks, and air piping (aluminum, copper, black iron).

Interpret and work from detailed mechanical drawings, layout diagrams, and assembly instructions to successfully implement project plans.

Adhere strictly to safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, and company quality standards to maintain a safe work environment.

Keep tools, equipment, and work areas organized and in a safe condition.

Be ready for a role that involves 100% travel, with extensive trips across the U.S.

Physically handle jobsite demands, including lifting at least 50 lbs, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, and walking across large construction sites in various climates and conditions

What we are looking for:

Preferred ability to read and comprehend engineered drawings.

Are good communicators and are willing to take direction to ensure projects meet stringent standards.

Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent experience, with technical degrees or specialized training preferred.

Basic Mechanical and Technical Curiosity

Can acquire OSHA 10 certification upon hire.

A minimum of 1 year of experience and knowledge in installing and/or maintaining conveyor equipment is preferred.

Some computer experience preferred.

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and hand tools are required.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Role
Controls Technician
Industry
Not listed
Location
Grand Rapids, United States
Employment type
Full time
Travel
Up to 100%

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Technician role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 313 comparable Controls Technician roles across 7 employers.

313Comparable roles tracked
245Currently active
7Companies hiring similar roles
9Countries represented

Salary context

54 of 313 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $44,800/yr – $61,600/yr
Lowest disclosed · Mechanical Installer 1 · Dematic $34,000/yr – $64,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Mechanical Installation Foreman 2 · Dematic $88,000/yr – $95,000/yr
Peer group range $49,000 – $91,500 (median $59,350)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 313 comparable roles

United States288
Canada6
Switzerland4
France2
Australia1
Germany1

+ 3 more countries

Seniority mix

65 of 313 peers have a known seniority level

Senior65

Similar opportunities

The closest matches from our peer group, ranked by how similar they are, not how well you'd qualify for them -- treat this as market context, not a guaranteed shortlist; a weak match is labeled as one below.

40%similar
Rockwell Automation (USA) Milwaukee, WI, United States
Same role Same country

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

40%
Controls Technician - US Veteran Trainee Program
Rockwell Automation (USA) · Milwaukee, WI, United States · Seniority not listed
Role Therapeutic area Seniority Country
Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.