Equipment Installation Technician - Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a knack for building things and a hunger to learn new skills? Are you ready for a dynamic new career? At WW Cannon, a leading material handling solutions provider, we're searching for passionate individuals like YOU to join our team of Equipment Installation Assistants!

This is your chance to make a fresh start with a company that is passionate about their employees!

Why Choose WW Cannon?

We're not your typical material handling company. We're a high-energy team dedicated to keeping our clients' operations running smoothly. As an Equipment Installation Assistant, you'll be a key player building essential equipment:

• Become the Master of Material Flow: Installing mezzanines, modular buildings, dock levelers & doors, pedestrian doors, cranes, conveyors, and material lifts - you'll be the hero behind the scenes keeping everything moving!
• Every Day's an Adventure: No two days are the same! You'll work at customer locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, with occasional travel to other areas.
• We Fuel Your Growth: We believe in continuous learning and development. You'll receive top-notch training to become a material handling whiz!
• Your Voice Matters - Unlike the Rest: We hear you loud and clear! At WW Cannon, we actively encourage our team members to share their ideas and expertise. We value your input and believe it makes us a better company.

Ready to join a company that invests in YOU?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong construction/mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. A valid driver's license and clean background check is required, and excellent communication skills are required.

Shift your career into high gear! Apply today!

Company Benefits:

• Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 / hour (dependent on experience)
• Monday-Friday, Daytime, occassional overtime available
• Per Diem for out of town jobs
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)
• Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Programs
• Insurance: Medical Insurance, Vision, Dental and RX Card (insurance eligibility starts the first of the month after your start date)
• Simple IRA with matching employer contribution
• Boot Bonus Program for Steel Toe Boots - Maximum of $200/year for one pair of steel toe boots reimbursed to employee (subject to company policy)
• Company uniform tops provided
• Company paid Chaplains through Marketplace
• Thorough onboarding and training/mentor program for all new employees and promoted employees.
• Career Growth Path (Multiple levels of Certifications and Pay Structure )

• Installation Technician Foreman - Master of Industry- ability to perform repair/maintenance/diagnostics on all equipment we service, First-Line Supervisor on the job site, and train other positions
• Installation Technician - Competent in core installation tasks for technical Material Handling Equipment with growing proficiency in equipment diagnostics and maintenance while progressing toward advanced certifications, and with the ability to work independently on routine tasks while supporting complex jobs under a Foreman.

• Installation Technician - Apprentice - Entry level or slightly above entry level experience in construction/installation and will be trained to obtain certifications for all equipment we install while working with Foremen to gain more experience and technical skills.

• Complimentary subscription to SmartDollar - online, on-demand financial fitness tool.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promote an atmosphere of good will and accountability between the company and the customer by acting in a professional, efficient manner.
• Communicate with the Installation Foreman to clarify job assignments when necessary.
• Assist the Installation Foreman as they install material handling and storage equipment at customer location.  Accurately use tape measure and power tools to perform installations.
• Maintain personal tools and hardware required to effectively perform installation duties.  Exhibit a "can do" attitude and look for ways to think ahead and be a valuable member of the crew.
• Attend  training meetings and seminars as provided by the company to grow and maintain safety and installation skills.
• Assist Installation Foreman as they document each installation and provide the necessary electronic paperwork in addition to Safety and inspection documentation of equipment and Safety Pre-Task Plans.
• Observe all safety procedures
• Assist in maintaining the warehouse and inventory organization and cleanliness.
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, where required for access to customer sites including municipal, government, and defense-related facilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, verified through periodic Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and participate in random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment occupational physical test.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, as well as climbing, reaching, bending, and working in various physical positions throughout the workday.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extended shifts, weekends, over-night, Out of town work occasionally, holidays, and on-call assignments as business needs require.
• Ability to work independently with supervision, maintaining productivity and quality standards set by company expectations.
• Must have reliable transportation to work assigned shifts.
• Basic proficiency in using mobile technology and software applications for time tracking, job documentation, and communication.

Preferred Skills and Qualification:

• Previous Installation experience in other industries is a plus.
• Welding, electrical diagnostic, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance experience a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.