Railing Installer / Lead Installer
Compensation: $45/hr DOE
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Our client is a reputable family-owned company specializing in residential and commercial railings. They value high-end finish work and understand that excellent installations create referrals. They are currently seeking a skilled Railing Installer / Lead Installer who takes pride in their work. If you enjoy working with architectural railings/handrails and modern floating stairs, this is a great opportunity for you. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance with the company covering approximately half of the cost, as well as major paid holidays.
Lead Installer Job Responsibilities
- Install handrails and railing systems (interior/exterior) and modern floating stairs.
- Read and verify measurements, layout, and site conditions.
- Use power tools and hand tools for cutting, fitting, and installation.
- Load, unload, and handle materials, including heavier steel components for stair work.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, General Contractors (GCs), and jobsite contacts.
- Keep jobsites clean, safe, and organized.
- For Lead Installers: Supervise a helper/crew, plan daily work, and manage quality on site.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Background in finish carpentry or high-end installation work.
- Comfortable with physical work and lifting heavier materials as needed.
- Reliable, professional, and safety-minded.
- Go-getter attitude and pride in craftsmanship.
- Ideally have a truck/van and a basic starter tool set.
Tools / Vehicle Expectations:
- Ideally have a truck/van and a basic starter tool set (they like initiative and personal investment in tools).
- Typical tools: drills/impact, chop saw, grinders, etc.
- If you’re missing some tools, they can help—not a dealbreaker for the right person.
Schedule & Logistics:
- Training/coordination as needed; you’ll generally meet at job sites.
- Occasional material pickup from the shop/manufacturer (rare; they’re working toward having materials delivered to site).
Team Structure:
- Small team (~5 employees). They’re open to either:
- A Lead Installer who can run jobs and oversee a helper, or
- A junior installer/helper with strong attitude and willingness to learn.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. This is a chance for you to become part of a team that values quality and takes pride in their craftsmanship.
