Installation Technician Jobs in Michigan
Installation Technician jobs in Michigan concentrate in residential and commercial construction, HVAC and mechanical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment, with demand at every level from entry-level apprentice to lead installer. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the largest hiring centers, where employers like Comcast, DTE Energy, and Johnson Controls maintain substantial and ongoing installation workforces. Security systems, low-voltage wiring, and HVAC equipment installation are among the most in-demand specialties across the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job description
Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.
A Brief Overview
A Technician Trainee will be trained and educated to become a proficient auto glass technician. Upon completing our training program, the trainee will receive the Safelite SafeTech certification and will possess fundamental skills necessary for performing unsupervised glass repair, replacement and recalibrations. The trainee is expected to embody the Safelite Spirit with a can-do attitude, caring heart and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to customers by completing jobs timely and with the highest quality standards.
What you will do
- Be paid to learn and apprentice the Safelite way, through hands-on and classroom training, including:
- Observing and assisting in installing and repairing auto glass
- Recalibrating automotive safety systems, including trouble-shooting and completing diagnostic testing
- Providing additional services & products
- Study and pass testing to become a Safelite-certified Technician showing proficiency in installations, embracing a positive attitude and following taught techniques.
- Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company-issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
What you’ll get:
- Competitive weekly pay starting at $20.25/hour, increasing to $24/hour after training and certification.
- Earn $5/set of wiper blades when added for customer safety.
- Technician career levels determined based on performance metrics demonstrating efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. Includes 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days.
- Program to buy additional PTO or sell unused time up to 16 hours.
- Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement.
- Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful.
- View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma GED/Equivalent Preferred
- Valid state-issued driver’s license any other license(s) (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle. Required
Experience Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older Required
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via in-cab vehicle safety camera / video surveillance technology
- Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations
- Ability to safely work outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods
- Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”
- Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs
- Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and trouble-shoot issues
- Problem-solving and ability to trouble-shoot issues, independently and collaboratively
- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions
- Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means)
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company dress code and PPE policies
- Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure and productivity measures).
#LI-KT1
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
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Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs".
Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers
Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Job description
Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.
A Brief Overview
A Technician Trainee will be trained and educated to become a proficient auto glass technician. Upon completing our training program, the trainee will receive the Safelite SafeTech certification and will possess fundamental skills necessary for performing unsupervised glass repair, replacement and recalibrations. The trainee is expected to embody the Safelite Spirit with a can-do attitude, caring heart and service mindset while striving to bring unexpected happiness to customers by completing jobs timely and with the highest quality standards.
What you will do
- Be paid to learn and apprentice the Safelite way, through hands-on and classroom training, including:
- Observing and assisting in installing and repairing auto glass
- Recalibrating automotive safety systems, including trouble-shooting and completing diagnostic testing
- Providing additional services & products
- Study and pass testing to become a Safelite-certified Technician showing proficiency in installations, embracing a positive attitude and following taught techniques.
- Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company-issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
What you’ll get:
- Competitive weekly pay starting at $20.25/hour, increasing to $24/hour after training and certification.
- Earn $5/set of wiper blades when added for customer safety.
- Technician career levels determined based on performance metrics demonstrating efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. Includes 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days.
- Program to buy additional PTO or sell unused time up to 16 hours.
- Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement.
- Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful.
- View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma GED/Equivalent Preferred
- Valid state-issued driver’s license any other license(s) (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle. Required
Experience Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older Required
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via in-cab vehicle safety camera / video surveillance technology
- Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations
- Ability to safely work outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods
- Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”
- Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs
- Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and trouble-shoot issues
- Problem-solving and ability to trouble-shoot issues, independently and collaboratively
- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions
- Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means)
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company dress code and PPE policies
- Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure and productivity measures).
#LI-KT1
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
-
Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs".
Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers
Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
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Installation Technician Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in installation technician jobs across Michigan.
- Valid Michigan Electrical License or HVAC certification recognized by the State of Michigan
- One or more years of hands-on installation or field technician experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable personal transportation
- Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to complete work orders independently
Installation Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a installation technician in Michigan?
The path depends on your specialty: electrical installation technicians in Michigan must hold a state-issued electrical license through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which requires completing a licensed apprenticeship or meeting the required hours of supervised work before sitting for the exam. HVAC technicians must pass the EPA Section 608 certification and are often expected to hold a Michigan mechanical contractor credential for certain work. Telecommunications and low-voltage installation roles typically require manufacturer or industry certifications such as CompTIA or BICSI rather than a state license.
Which companies hire installation technicians in Michigan?
Michigan installation technician roles are posted by Safelite, KR Wolfe, and Knight Watch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's strong manufacturing base and ongoing residential and commercial construction activity keep demand consistent across the state's major metros year-round.
Which Michigan cities have the most installation technician jobs?
Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Kalamazoo lead Michigan for installation technician openings right now. Detroit drives the highest volume given its dense commercial construction, large utility infrastructure, and headquarters presence of major building systems employers, while Grand Rapids benefits from rapid residential growth and a strong manufacturing corridor that generates sustained demand for equipment installation professionals.
Are there remote installation technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Installation technician work is inherently hands-on and site-based, so fully remote roles represent a small share of openings. About 10% of installation technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be project coordination, technical support dispatch, or training roles rather than active installation positions.
How can I get hired as a installation technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a registered apprenticeship through a Michigan-affiliated trade union such as IBEW Local 58 in Detroit or the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association, which pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction and pay you while you learn. Large employers like DTE Energy and Comcast also run structured associate technician programs that hire candidates without prior field experience. Applicants who hold a valid Michigan driver's license, a clean background check, and any entry-level certification such as OSHA 10 or CompTIA A+ consistently move to the front of the candidate pool.
Where can I find and apply to installation technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to installation technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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