Lead C&H Installer

Purpose 

As a Lead Installer on our Crane & Hoist team, you will guide a technician team in the safe, efficient installation of structural steel and overhead crane systems. This hands-on role includes reading blueprints, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring structural integrity through close collaboration with engineers and project managers. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, safety compliance, and close-out, while ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. 

Your expertise supports customer compliance with OSHA, ASME, and manufacturer standards. With a commitment to 24/7 service, you’ll deliver reliable support, promote continuous improvement, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance—driving success for our customers and our team. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Have a Safety-First mindset in every action, every day – achieve 100% compliance and support all Safety Initiatives 

• Able to recognize safety hazards related to specific jobs and tasks and proactively plan to eliminate or mitigate risks using the Hierarchy of Controls, in alignment with CIS and customer safety requirements. 

• Rigorously follow OSHA and internal safety protocols; exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are present. 

• Lead site safety efforts and serve as the accountable person for safety and quality across all installation projects. 

• Develop and implement standard work to ensure consistent, efficient, and safest possible job execution. 

• Oversee the full lifecycle of crane and hoist installations—from pre-site planning and execution to post-site reporting—ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and quality. 

• Coordinate and lead large installation teams, including third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with customer and company standards. 

• Foster associate engagement and help build a positive team culture rooted in “The Carlton Way.” 

• Proven experience in multi-ton steel fabrication, structural assembly, and crane/hoist system installation per technical drawings and specifications. 

• Operate heavy equipment to position and assemble prefabricated units, verifying alignment with levels, lasers, and transits. 

• Possess deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical codes, regulations, and industry standards. 

• Perform functional testing, make adjustments, and troubleshoot systems for proper operation. 

• Experience in modifying and troubleshooting systems such as VFD retrofits, radio remote installations, gear and motor replacements, festoon conversions. 

• Strong working knowledge of single- and three-phase circuits, mechanical gearing; welding, machining. 

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for job closures, inspections, and billing. 

• Train and mentor new associates as a subject matter expert in installation best practices. 

• Communicate effectively with branches and leadership to ensure alignment and share best practices. 

• Travel frequently, including overnight stays, to support projects at various job sites. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and company goals. 

Accountability 

• Fully understand and support all CIS Safety Policies & Procedures; commit to timely and complete support of all Safety initiatives and programs. 

• Fully understand and commit to the application of the Hierarchy of Controls model to identify, manage, and remove/mitigate all job hazards for every job, every time. 

• Lead and Live by our Core Value and C10 behaviors. 

• Fully understand the role lifting and hoisting plays for customers and how required quality and documentation standard policies and procedures are essential to how Carlton Crane & Hoist delivers value to customers and their operations.  

• Professional appearance and communication are required. 

• Follow all company procedures, rules and regulations outlined in the Employee Handbook and Policy & Procedure Manual; “Details Matter.” 

• Always be aware of the impact of your decisions as seen through the eyes of the customer and as seen through CIS. 

• Always consider the value created by CIS and how that is perceived by the customer. 

• Follow through on commitments and timelines, proactively communicating challenges or delays and driving resolution to keep projects on track 

Qualifications 

• High School diploma required; Associates or higher degree in electronics, industrial maintenance, or related field work or experience is preferred. 

• Experience in the crane and hoisting industry is also preferred. 

• Must pass drug and background checks to support all CIS & customer requirements. 

• Capable and comfortable working in new locations, with new people, every day 

• Ability & comfort working at heights is required.  

• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical devices is preferred. 

• Experience with electrical control circuits for single and three phase power is preferred.  

• Mechanical gearing knowledge is preferred.  

• Motor repair experience is preferred.  

• VFD knowledge is desirable and preferred, but not required.  

• Fabricating and non-structural welding skills are required.  

• Strong experience regarding equipment modifications including VFD retrofits, radio remote installs, motor & gear replacements, electrical retrofits, and hard bar to festoon conversions.  

• Experienced and comfortable working with primary modes of digital communication, data management, and documentation tools (MS Office, ERP & CRM systems, and work order and service dispatch systems) 

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with CIS customers and associates. 

• Will be required to operate fork truck and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS). 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability & comfort working at heights is required.  

• Ability to travel across the Mid-Atlantic (and across Carlton’s growing footprint) 25% of the time; travel may be higher or lower based on business need.   

• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces. 

• Some heavy lifting may be required and may include, safely lifting up to 50lbs.; may occasionally need to lift heavier weights (up to 100lbs) with other team members or with appropriate lifting equipment.  

• Parts may need to be moved from vehicle to cart and to customer equipment.  

• Weight may need to be pushed or pulled on a handcart.  

• Weight lifted may include moving from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead as job assignment dictates.  

• May include lifting heavy objects while climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, etc.  

• May be required to wear respirator or various other PPE on required jobs.  

• Able to perform the essential job functions at elevations, in confined, cold, wet, hot, humid, or unsanitary conditions as well as a combination of these.  

• Able to efficiently use all types of hand tools, power tools and hydraulic controlled devices; must provide own basic hand tools.  

• Able to read digital and analog indicated meters and weighing devices.  

• Must have good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical theory.  

• Must maintain valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicle extended hours with few breaks up to eight hours a day and more if overtime is required.  

• Must have good verbal/written communication skills and understand basic math skills including converting measurements.  

• Able to communicate with customers and employees in a clear and concise manner.  

The duties listed above are examples of the types of work you may be expected to perform in this role. As business needs evolve, additional responsibilities may be assigned. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

This job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change at the company's discretion. CIS is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and participate in E-Verify to ensure compliance with federal employment laws. Employment with CIS is at-will, meaning either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, except as required by law.