Installation Helper

Job Title: Installation Helper

Job Description

The installation helper works as part of an installation crew to assemble and install overhead cranes at customer sites. The role focuses on mechanical assembly, including bolting cranes to railings inside facilities, and supporting service technicians with installation and quality checks. This position involves regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and working at significant heights while following safety procedures and using fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an installation crew to install overhead cranes at client facilities.

• Perform mechanical assembly of crane components, including bolting cranes to railings and structural supports.

• Assist a service technician in servicing and maintaining overhead cranes as a trainee helper.

• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for installation, assembly, and fabrication tasks.

• Support electrical assembly tasks when needed under guidance, where basic electrical experience is beneficial.

• Perform general labor duties related to installation, such as material handling, positioning components, and preparing work areas.

• Conduct basic quality checks on installed overhead cranes to ensure proper assembly and secure connections.

• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of fall protection when working at heights up to 50+ feet.

• Travel to various client locations and remain flexible for occasional overnight stays based on project needs.

• Communicate and coordinate with crew members to complete installations efficiently and safely.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical skills with experience in mechanical assembly and installation.

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools for assembly, installation, and fabrication work.

• Ability to perform general labor and manual labor tasks in an industrial environment.

• Comfort working at heights and willingness to work up to 50+ feet in the air using fall protection.

• Valid driver’s license to travel to client sites.

• Mechanical knowledge related to service technician support and overhead crane installation.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew and follow instructions from a service technician or lead installer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical experience or exposure to electrical assembly is a plus.

• Experience in a service technician, mechanical, or industrial installation role is beneficial.

• Familiarity with overhead cranes, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environments is advantageous.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate in a multilingual environment, including working with Spanish-speaking team members.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable, long-term opportunity in the manufacturing industry with hands-on training under experienced service technicians. You can build practical mechanical and installation skills while working with overhead cranes and industrial equipment. The family-owned culture fosters teamwork and mentorship, providing a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.

Work Environment

The role is based with a family-owned crane manufacturer that designs and builds overhead cranes. Work takes place both at client sites and within the company’s facilities. The position involves frequent travel to various locations, including occasional overnight stays, and requires working at heights up to 50+ feet using provided fall protection. You will work in industrial settings, including a paint department where Spanish is the primary language spoken, and collaborate closely with a crew. The environment is hands-on, tool-driven, and safety-focused, with regular use of hand tools, power tools, and other mechanical equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.