Job Description

Installation Manager – Fives Machining Systems, Inc.

📍 Hebron, Kentucky
High Precision Machines Division (HPM)

Fives Machining Systems, Inc. is actively seeking an Installation Manager to join its team in Hebron, Kentucky.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling—to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to the major technological, environmental, and economic challenges of our time.

For over 200 years, Fives has designed and delivered advanced industrial solutions that improve everyday life. The High Precision Machines (HPM) Division specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation, and lifecycle support of high-performance CNC machine tools, metal cutting systems, and automated manufacturing solutions serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and heavy equipment.

It is with you that industry can do it!

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Installation Manager who has the same drive to deliver operational excellence and customer success in complex industrial environments.

This role is responsible for end-to-end coordination and execution of large-scale machine tool installation projects, serving as the critical bridge between project management, engineering, and field execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

At Fives we all have a part to play in achieving our common purpose. Your role will be to:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage installation projects across the full lifecycle, including pre-order planning, execution, schedule management, cost control, and final acceptance
• Partner with Proposal and Project Management teams to conduct order reviews and risk assessments prior to project launch
• Ensure alignment between project plans, schedules, budgets, and field execution

Field Installation & On-Site Operations

• Lead on-site installation of large CNC machine tools, metal cutting equipment, and industrial manufacturing systems, including:
• Rigging and placement
• Assembly and mechanical installation
• Alignment, leveling, anchoring, and integration
• Coordinate and oversee field service technicians, electricians, millwrights, riggers, subcontractors, and customer resources
• Support commissioning and startup activities, ensuring accurate documentation and successful system handoff

Customer & Site Leadership

• Act as the primary on-site leader and interface for installation activities
• Communicate project progress, site conditions, risks, and issue resolution clearly to customers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure strong alignment between customer expectations and contractual commitments

Safety, Quality & Risk Management

• Enforce strict adherence to safety standards, site regulations, and customer-specific requirements
• Ensure compliance with installation procedures, engineering standards, and quality expectations
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and technical challenges

Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain complete and accurate installation documentation, including service reports, alignment books, test records, schematics, and issue logs
• Ensure timely submission of weekly service reports and project updates
• Track labor hours, installation performance, and project data to support continuous improvement and future bid accuracy

Logistics, Planning & Resource Management

• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure installation kits, tools, and materials are properly prepared and delivered
• Manage parts tracking, shortage resolution, and field inventory coordination
• Plan and optimize on-site manpower, subcontractor schedules, and rigging activities, including lift planning and sequencing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of coordination between Engineering, Project Management, Service, and Leadership teams
• Communicate technical issues, milestones, and resourcing needs to ensure seamless execution
• Support procurement timing and supplier coordination for uninterrupted installation activities

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in:
• Machine tool installation
• Industrial equipment assembly or commissioning
• Field service or manufacturing installation environments
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary field teams and subcontractors

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of CNC machine tools, heavy industrial equipment, and advanced manufacturing systems
• Experience with rigging operations, precision alignment, and large-scale installations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and installation plans

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and on-site team coordination capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Working knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, or ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in complex, fast-paced field environments
• Data-driven mindset with ability to track and analyze installation performance metrics
• High level of accountability, ownership, and proactive problem-solving

Why Join Fives?

By joining Fives, you become part of a global industrial leader offering:

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility across North America and internationally
• Exposure to cutting-edge CNC technology and advanced manufacturing systems
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement

Our Culture

At Fives, we believe:

• Industry is a driver of innovation and sustainability
• People and collaboration are key to success
• Continuous improvement is at the core of everything we do

Work Environment & Expectations

• Frequent travel to customer sites to support installation projects
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including active manufacturing and construction sites
• Flexibility to support project schedules, including extended hours when required

Join Us

If you are an experienced Installation Manager, Field Operations Leader, or Industrial Project Leader looking to take on impactful, high-visibility projects, we invite you to apply.

Industry can do it—with you.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws.