Installer, Fortress Modular Wall Systems - Communications

Location

Chicago, IL

Wage

$31.92 – $58.35/hr

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Posted on September 1, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As an Installer for Fortress Modular Walls, you will be responsible for the on-site installation of modular wall systems in healthcare environments. This position requires a strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Install Fortress modular wall systems according to project specifications and installation manuals.
  • Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and installation plans.
  • Safely use hand and power tools to assemble wall panels, doors, frames, and accessories.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, including daily reports and field changes.
  • Communicate effectively with site supervisors, project managers, general contractors, and other trades.
  • Ensure a clean, organized, and safe worksite in compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
  • Troubleshoot installation challenges and assist in on-site problem-solving.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, and inventorying materials as needed.
  • Travel to various project locations, including overnight stays when necessary.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2+ years of construction, carpentry, or modular installation experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction tools and techniques.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to travel as needed.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 certification a plus (or willingness to obtain).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and team-oriented.
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work on ladders, and perform physical labor in varying site conditions.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

This is a U.S.-based, field position. Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States and must be willing to travel extensively nationwide.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 19% above the $38/hr median for welding jobs in Chicago, IL — toward the top of a $31–$47/hr middle band drawn from 90 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 74% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Chicago, IL

We're tracking 104 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 65 different employers. 44 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 240 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (13), S&C Electric Company (12), and Gerber Collision & Glass (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $38/hr, Itasca at $36/hr, and Downers Grove at $36/hr. Chicago is among them.

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