Traveling Mechanical Superintendent

Job overview

The Traveling Mechanical Superintendent role is onsite in Ames, IA, with pay of $38–$48 per hour. hth companies provides industrial services, including mechanical insulation, scaffolding, and industrial cleaning, across the Midwest. The superintendent oversees mechanical construction work at project sites, coordinating crews, materials, equipment, and progress. The role helps deliver safe, productive work and keep industrial facilities operating through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

What you'll do

• Supervise pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical and rigging work
• assess workforce, material, tool, and equipment needs
• monitor productivity and adjust work activities
• review cost reports and manage job costs within contract budgets
• enforce OSHA and company safety requirements
• lay out and fit pipe
• use SMAW and GTAW welding processes
• inspect work with precision measuring instruments
• lead installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical superintendent

ames ia

hth companies

full-time

industrial services

mechanical construction

pipe fitting

welding

rigging

conveyors

pumps

$38–$48/hr

health insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-supplemented health insurance, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary vision and dental, voluntary critical illness and group injury insurance, 401(k) with 3% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires mechanical field leadership and knowledge of conveyors and pumps; work may involve confined spaces, elevated work, and varied weather conditions.

About the employer

hth companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.