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Cargo Installation Lead

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$22.50 - $30.25/hr

The leader will be dedicated to directing the installation of the Smiths-related systems and guiding the installation team to accomplish the MEP/RPM/LEP and/or HE rail installations on time and on ...

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Install Associate

Lewisville, TX ยท On-site

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

At VIVA Railings, the Install Associate is vital to our operations, ensuring that our innovative railing products are installed accurately and efficiently at various construction sites. You will be ...

Install Associate

Lewisville, TX

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

At VIVA Railings, the Install Associate is vital to our operations, ensuring that our innovative railing products are installed accurately and efficiently at various construction sites. You will be ...

Lead Glass Installer

Carol Stream, IL ยท On-site

$24.25 - $32.75/hr

If you have experience installing shower doors, glass enclosures, mirrors, railings, storefront glass, or other custom glass products, we want to talk to you. What We Offer * $30-$35/hr DOE * Annual ...

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How much do railing installer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for railing installer in the United States is $27.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Railing Installer?

A typical day for a Railing Installer involves traveling to job sites, reviewing installation plans, measuring and marking materials for accurate placement, and securing railings using the appropriate tools. Work environments can vary from residential homes to commercial buildings, both indoors and outdoors, sometimes requiring teamwork with other construction professionals or independently completing smaller installations. The role may also include troubleshooting on-site challenges, cleanup after installation, and occasionally interacting with clients or property managers to confirm satisfaction with completed work. Installers are often expected to maintain high safety standards and adaptability to changing site conditions throughout the project.

What is a Railing Installer job?

A Railing Installer is responsible for measuring, cutting, and installing various types of railings, including metal, wood, glass, and composite materials, on staircases, balconies, decks, and other structures. They work with hand and power tools to ensure secure and precise installations while following safety codes and building regulations. The job may also involve reading blueprints, welding, and making adjustments on-site to fit custom designs. Railing Installers often work in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal in their installations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Railing Installer position, and why are they important?

A successful Railing Installer should possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and power tools, and a basic understanding of construction or carpentry, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with blueprint reading, measurement systems, and safety certifications such as OSHA training are important in this role. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication with team members and clients distinguish top performers. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient installation work that meets project specifications and codes.

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Infographic showing various Railing Installer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 31% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,443 per year, or $27.1 per hour.
Cargo Installation Lead

Cargo Installation Lead

Smiths Detection

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

$22.50 - $30.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


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Job Description: Company Description Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in todayโ€™s world. At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customersโ€™ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.Job Description As an active and hands-on member of the cargo team that leads installation functions at the established work sites. The leader will be dedicated to directing the installation of the Smiths-related systems and guiding the installation team to accomplish the MEP/RPM/LEP and/or HE rail installations on time and on budget working with the Program manager and his assigned leaders tasked with keeping the other activities (i.e. civil works) on schedule to complete the job as required. The leader will be dedicated to the site, and this will be a traveling position. The leader will have full responsibility of the installation & integration of the Smiths related systems to the customers equipment as noted by the site design documents. The leader will be expected to be present at the site on a weekly basis working at least 2 to 3 weeks out of the month to maintain schedules and efficiency of the installation. SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the system mechanics, electronics, and safety systems of the productHas all SDI service safety training and has had Specialized product specific Service Maintenance training, trained as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).Manage the receipt and inventory of the Smiths materials on site, inspection post shipping to the site, advises and documents any damage to the PM for ordering replacementsLeads the service installation team of FSTโ€™s & TSTโ€™s. Hold daily safety standup meetings and huddles to lay out the work for the dayCoordinate the install of the equipment package at the site with the support of the onsite contractors and the assigned cargo team membersCoordinate directly with SD/SDI operations/engineering for any issues such as server/networking configurations and updates, escalates to PM as neededTests and commissions the system equipment to the approved CBP Site Acceptance Test Plan (SAT). Performs radiation surveys at the siteConducts IQI site testing and conducts the SAT test with the CBP test managers, compiles the CI list (serial numbers for all the equipment delivered to CBP)Organizes and de-mobilization from the site of all tools and support equipmentEnsure successful Service operations by monitoring progress against plan, forecast and defined metrics as well as implementing corrective measures as needed (i.e. PM Compliance, Work Order management in Service Max, etc.)Convey the vision, set expectations and challenge staff to achieve Serviceโ€™s operations and support goals.Develop and maintain a work culture that is successful and committed to excellent customer service.Participate in supplier and customer negotiations as needed to recognize opportunities, to ensure cost-efficiency and maintain alignment with company goals.Develop and build upon relationships with other functional disciplines within the company.Works across functions to ensure business is transacted accurately and within guidelines to the highest ethical standardsAbility to travel regularly is a critical requirement to meet business objectives. Travel initiative is estimated at 60%.Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policiesOther duties as required As an active and hands-on member of the cargo team that leads installation functions at the established work sites. The leader will be dedicated to directing the installation of the Smiths-related systems and guiding the installation team to accomplish the MEP/RPM/LEP and/or HE rail installations on time and on budget working with the Program manager and his assigned leaders tasked with keeping the other activities (i.e. civil works) on schedule to complete the job as required. The leader will be dedicated to the site, and this will be a traveling position. The leader will have full responsibility of the installation & integration of the Smiths related systems to the customers equipment as noted by the site design documents. The leader will be expected to be present at the site on a weekly basis working at least 2 to 3 weeks out of the month to maintain schedules and efficiency of the installation. SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the system mechanics, electronics, and safety systems of the productHas all SDI service safety training and has had Specialized product specific Service Maintenance training, trained as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).Manage the receipt and inventory of the Smiths materials on site, inspection post shipping to the site, advises and documents any damage to the PM for ordering replacementsLeads the service installation team of FSTโ€™s & TSTโ€™s. Hold daily safety standup meetings and huddles to lay out the work for the dayCoordinate the install of the equipment package at the site with the support of the onsite contractors and the assigned cargo team membersCoordinate directly with SD/SDI operations/engineering for any issues such as server/networking configurations and updates, escalates to PM as neededTests and commissions the system equipment to the approved CBP Site Acceptance Test Plan (SAT). Performs radiation surveys at the siteConducts IQI site testing and conducts the SAT test with the CBP test managers, compiles the CI list (serial numbers for all the equipment delivered to CBP)Organizes and de-mobilization from the site of all tools and support equipmentEnsure successful Service operations by monitoring progress against plan, forecast and defined metrics as well as implementing corrective measures as needed (i.e. PM Compliance, Work Order management in Service Max, etc.)Convey the vision, set expectations and challenge staff to achieve Serviceโ€™s operations and support goals.Develop and maintain a work culture that is successful and committed to excellent customer service.Participate in supplier and customer negotiations as needed to recognize opportunities, to ensure cost-efficiency and maintain alignment with company goals.Develop and build upon relationships with other functional disciplines within the company.Works across functions to ensure business is transacted accurately and within guidelines to the highest ethical standardsAbility to travel regularly is a critical requirement to meet business objectives. Travel initiative is estimated at 80%.Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policiesOther duties as required As an active and hands-on member of the cargo team that leads installation functions at the established work sites. The leader will be dedicated to directing the installation of the Smiths-related systems and guiding the installation team to accomplish the MEP/RPM/LEP and/or HE rail installations on time and on budget working with the Program manager and his assigned leaders tasked with keeping the other activities (i.e. civil works) on schedule to complete the job as required. The leader will be dedicated to the site, and this will be a traveling position. The leader will have full responsibility of the installation & integration of the Smiths related systems to the customers equipment as noted by the site design documents. The leader will be expected to be present at the site on a weekly basis working at least 2 to 3 weeks out of the month to maintain schedules and efficiency of the installation. SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the system mechanics, electronics, and safety systems of the productHas all SDI service safety training and has had Specialized product specific Service Maintenance training, trained as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).Manage the receipt and inventory of the Smiths materials on site, inspection post shipping to the site, advises and documents any damage to the PM for ordering replacementsLeads the service installation team of FSTโ€™s & TSTโ€™s. Hold daily safety standup meetings and huddles to lay out the work for the dayCoordinate the install of the equipment package at the site with the support of the onsite contractors and the assigned cargo team membersCoordinate directly with SD/SDI operations/engineering for any issues such as server/networking configurations and updates, escalates to PM as neededTests and commissions the system equipment to the approved CBP Site Acceptance Test Plan (SAT). Performs radiation surveys at the siteConducts IQI site testing and conducts the SAT test with the CBP test managers, compiles the CI list (serial numbers for all the equipment delivered to CBP)Organizes and de-mobilization from the site of all tools and support equipmentEnsure successful Service operations by monitoring progress against plan, forecast and defined metrics as well as implementing corrective measures as needed (i.e. PM Compliance, Work Order management in Service Max, etc.)Convey the vision, set expectations and challenge staff to achieve Serviceโ€™s operations and support goals.Develop and maintain a work culture that is successful and committed to excellent customer service.Participate in supplier and customer negotiations as needed to recognize opportunities, to ensure cost-efficiency and maintain alignment with company goals.Develop and build upon relationships with other functional disciplines within the company.Works across functions to ensure business is transacted accurately and within guidelines to the highest ethical standardsAbility to travel regularly is a critical requirement to meet business objectives. Travel initiative is estimated at 60%.Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policiesOther duties as requiredQualifications Education/Training: Bachelorโ€™s Degree or country specific equivalency in engineering or related discipline, advanced degree preferred. Need to review Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in a technical field or industry; A minimum of 5 years prior experience in cargo business. Knowledge/Skills: Strong communications skills and a solid orientation toward customer focus and teamwork; Exceptional business and people management skills; the ability to teach, train, motivate and develop staff. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy, competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs. Supervises: Direct and indirect supervision responsibility for site teams to accomplish the required work PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Decisive, conscientious and interact well in a team environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on process improvementAbility to lead and maintain the effectiveness of cross-functional teams. Possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task several projects at once.Strong customer service skills including phone etiquette and conflict resolution, and the ability to handle stressful situations.Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual Background: This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required, applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation. This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance. SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to multi task several projects at once.Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual.Possess excellent telephone skills.Ability to lift item up to 80 lbs. unassisted WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is typically considered to be off-site, wherever the customer of concern is located. Service will typically be rendered at airports, correctional facilities, courthouses, cruise ships or other locations as required. Additional Information We offerโ€ฆ Join us and weโ€™ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. Youโ€™ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youโ€™ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. The compensation for this position ranges from $103,620 - $140,140/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or a