Build Your Career on Solid Ground
At Melching, the work is real, the projects are complex, and the people who show up here take pride in doing things the right way. We clear factories the size of small cities, remediate contaminated land, dismantle chemical plants, and help communities build what comes next. If you want a career where your work has purpose and you can see the results of it every day this is where you belong.
Why Work at Melching
Big Jobs. Big Responsibility. Bigger Pride.
We’re a family-led demolition and environmental services company built on hard work, accountability, and doing the job safely the first time. Our crews handle some of the Midwest’s toughest industrial, commercial, and municipal projects. That means you get opportunities here you simply won’t find anywhere else.
What You’ll Get
Real Training & Advancement
We invest in certifications, equipment training, and on-the-job mentorship so you can move up—fast.
Self-Performed Work
We do our own demolition, environmental remediation, and decommissioning. You’ll learn real skills, not “subcontractor busywork.”
A Team You Can Count On
Melching is built on trust. Crews look out for each other, communicate, and take pride in the work.
Safety First—Always
We don’t cut corners, and we don’t risk our people.
Every job follows strict OSHA/HAZWOPER standards with MIOSHA CET-supported training.
Purpose-Driven Work
Every site we clean up or clear out becomes a place where something better can grow.
Our Values
Titles, tools, and job sites change, but these are the things that don’t.
1. We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder
This isn’t just a crew; it’s a group of people who give a damn. We watch out for each other, we work hard, and we go home knowing we’ve earned it. No egos, no favorites, just good people doing solid work together.
2. Do It Right, Even When It’s Hard
We don’t half-ass anything. If Melching’s name is on it, it’s done right—safe, clean, and all the way through. The hard way is usually the right way, and that’s the way we do it.
3. Leave It Better Than You Found It
Whether it’s a job site, a community, or someone’s trust, we make things better than they were before. We clear the way for what’s next, and we respect the ground we stand on.
Career Paths at Melching
Find the role that fits you—and grow from there.
Field Laborer / Demolition Crew
Great for people starting in the trades. Learn demolition, material separation, environmental protocols, and site operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Run excavators, loaders, high-reach machines, shears, grapples, and more. We train operators to handle complex industrial sites.
Environmental Technician
Work with certified crews on asbestos removal, lead abatement, PCB cleanup, tank removal, and site remediation.
Truck Drivers & Transportation
Support jobsite logistics, hauling, recycling, and waste transport with predictable routes and steady work.
Foremen & Site Leaders
Experienced professionals who run jobs, train crews, control safety, and keep projects moving.
Project Managers & Estimators
Help plan major industrial and commercial projects, coordinate schedules, and ensure our clients always know where things stand.
Training & Advancement
If you’re willing to put in the work, we’ll invest in you. Melching offers structured training and certifications, including:
- OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
- HAZWOPER 40
- Asbestos Supervisor & Worker
- Lead Abatement Certification
- Confined Space Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Equipment operation certifications
- Mentorship from experienced foremen and supervisors
We promote from within, and the people leading our biggest jobs today started right where you are.
Our Safety Culture
Safety Isn’t a Slogan Here. It’s How We Operate.
We work in high-risk environments, industrial facilities, contaminated sites, chemical buildings, and aging structures. So safety isn’t optional.
We back our commitment with:
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Daily safety briefings and tailgate talks
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MIOSHA CET-supported training programs
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Strict OSHA and environmental compliance
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Site-specific safety plans
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Stop-work authority for every employee
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Clean, well-maintained, modern equipment
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A safety leadership team that watches out for everyone on site
If you want to work somewhere that takes safety seriously—and backs you every step of the way—this is the place.
Meet the Team
Real People. Real Skill. Real Teamwork.
From seasoned operators to environmental techs to project leaders, Melching is built on people who show up, communicate, and take pride in doing the tough jobs right.
In the News & Resources section, you can hear directly from our crew about:
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What it’s like to work here
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Lessons from high-risk sites
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The impact our work has on communities
If you’re willing to work hard, show up for your crew, and do things the right way—even when it’s hard—you’ll fit in here.
READY TO CLEAR THE WAY?
Melching is the Midwest’s trusted demolition and environmental contractor. From teardown to cleanup, we handle every phase safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
M-F – 8AM to 5PM
3662 Airline Rd.
Norton Shores, MI 49444
