Installation Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Federal Signal provides products and services to protect people and our planet. The company is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.

Job Profile

The company is seeking an Installation Technician to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• No relevant experience (required); training is provided.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Apply touch-up paint to welded or installed components following all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders
• Comply with all hazardous material labeling, communications, storage, or disposal that is posted, written, and verbally communicated
• Correctly install all components according to all work orders or work instructions.
• Cut as needed using a torch, portable plasma cutter, band saw, or iron worker.
• Drill bolt holes as required using a drill press, cordless drill, or floor drill following all quality standards,
• Drive chassis in and around the facility
• Grind and or buff as needed using an angle grinder.
• Inspect all work performed by all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders
• Install and connect electrical harnesses, components, or connections following all quality standards, and work. instructions, and work orders
• Install and connect hydraulic hoses or valves per all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.
• Install and connect pneumatic hoses or valves per all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.
• Install hardware as needed under all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.
• Observe and follow all posted, written, and verbally communicated safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Perform all posted, written, and verbally communicated preventive maintenance on equipment
• Perform all work following all posted, written, and verbally communicated time limits (cycle times)
• Perform any posted, written, and verbally communicated cleaning functions of the work area, equipment, or facility
• Perform simple repair and maintenance procedures for equipment or the facility
• Sand and prep units for paint or touch-up painting.
• Select/identify and locate components accurately and correctly according to all work orders or work instructions.
• Using a jib crane, overhead crane, slings, fork truck, or manual lifting, move components/products into the proper position.
• Work all assigned days, shifts, and overtime as required or scheduled.
• work instructions, and work orders

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure and read and comprehend work order specifications.
• Basic mechanical and tools (wrench, screwdriver, drills, etc.) knowledge.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb onto chassis. Must be able to stand for 10 hours. Must be able to work weekends and overtime.

Preferred Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus potential
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays, paid vacation

Employer’s Statement

Federal Signal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against based on and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.