Installation Crew Lead

Installation Crew Lead Otsego, MN 55330 Hybrid work $25

• $30 an hour
• Full-time $25
• $30 an hour
• Full-time

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a hardworking, mechanically inclined Installation Crew Lead who wants more than just a paycheck. This is a unique hybrid position designed for someone who can move fluidly between the shop and the field while taking on leadership responsibilities. You will be floating between shop fabrication, field installation, and client-facing coordination — and for the right person, this is a fast-track opportunity to move into Project Management or a Lead Installer role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field & Customer Coordination Project Management:

Assist in scheduling jobs and ensuring the crew has the right materials for the day's tasks.

Customer Relations:

Function as a professional point of contact on-site, answering client questions and ensuring their satisfaction with the final install.

Site Leadership:

Use of basic power tools to ensure structural integrity while maintaining a safe, organized job site.

Shop Fabrication & Logistics Awning Fitment:

Custom-fit fabric onto frames, mastering the stapling-in process to deliver a tight, premium finish.

Shop Cross-Training:

Actively support the shop crew with assembly, metal prep, and general fit-up tasks as needed.

Load-Out Mastery:

Lead the packaging and loading of equipment to ensure zero-error deployments to the field. Additional Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

2 Years of previous construction experience

Technical Skills:

Proficient with power tools; ability to read a tape measure with precision; mechanical aptitude required.

Soft Skills:

Strong professionalism; logistical mindset; ambition to grow into a management or lead role; ownership mentality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 75+ pounds frequently. Standing and working on feet for extended periods throughout the shift. Comfort working on ladders and aerial lifts in all weather conditions. Repetitive motion including hand/wrist use, reaching, and bending. Exposure to both indoor shop environment and outdoor job sites, including noise, heat, and dust as applicable. The physical demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodation. Canvas Craft provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions in accordance with applicable law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates dynamically between our fabrication shop in Otsego, MN, and various residential and commercial job sites. All team members are required to always follow Canvas Craft safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

COMPANY VEHICLE & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class D driver's license required; must remain in good standing throughout employment. This position requires driving a company vehicle. An MVR check will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment. Employees driving company vehicles are subject to a company-paid pre-employment medical examination and drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Minnesota and applicable federal law. Must be able to pass DOT exam.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check conducted through Yardstik. Canvas Craft conducts background screening in compliance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and all applicable state and local law. A conditional offer may be withdrawn only following an individualized assessment, as required by Minnesota law.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly wage: $25.00

• 30.00 based on experience and qualifications. Paid Time Off (PTO) — Per Canvas Craft employee handbook based on tenure. Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) provided in accordance with Minnesota law. Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits available beginning January 1, 2026 Holiday pay — Six paid holidays per year Healthcare
• Health benefits are offered after 90 days.

Employee pays 25%, employer 75%. Family coverage at 100% by employee. Dental coverage — Dental coverage offered after 90 days. Retirement plan with company match — Eligibility after 1000 hours of employment and at plan enrollment windows. Training and advancement opportunities — fast-track path to Project Management or Lead Installer

ABOUT CANVAS CRAFT

At Canvas Craft, we manufacture innovative fabric and metal solutions serving the marine, industrial, and awning/shade markets. Our team combines engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing processes, and practical design to deliver durable, high-performance products tailored to customer needs.

OUR CORE VALUES

Prudence — Use company resources responsibly, including materials, equipment, time, and facilities. Positive "Can-Do" Attitude — Approach work with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a willingness to help others. Teamwork & Collaboration — Work cooperatively to solve problems and support fellow team members. Resilience & Continuous Improvement — Embrace change, adapt quickly, and continually seek ways to improve processes and performance. Canvas Craft, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. § 363A.08). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact Denise Bornhausen, Office and Finance Manager, denise@canvascraftinc.com.

Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person