Millwright Foreman

Millwright and Welder Foreman (Agricultural/Industrial) Location: Based in Des Moines, IA (Fieldwork throughout Central Iowa) Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Overtime available) and travel pay Pay Rate: $30.00 / hour (Commensurate with experience) Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity ### ### Perks and Benefits - Job Security: Stable, year-round employment with consistent hours. - Leadership Opportunity: Lead dedicated, small-scale field crews on critical regional infrastructure. ### ### Core Responsibilities - Field Autonomy: Work independently in the field to manage day-to-day job site operations safely and efficiently. - Crew Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and work alongside a small millwright crew installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial mechanical systems (conveyors, grain elevators, and agricultural equipment). - Turnaround Management: Direct and execute maintenance tasks during planned agricultural facility and plant shutdowns. - Technical Execution: Perform precise mechanical assembly and field welding utilizing the Stick welding process. - Blueprint Proficiency: Interpret complex blueprints, structural diagrams, and technical layouts to guide field installations. - Site Management: Coordinate directly with Project Managers, manage daily safety protocols, and enforce OSHA compliance. ### ### Mandatory Qualifications - Supervisory Experience: Minimum of 1 year of proven experience as a Millwright Foreman independently managing a small field crew. - Trade Expertise: At least 5 years of hands-on Millwright experience specifically featuring agricultural shutdown / turnaround work. - Welding Skills: Proficiency in industrial Stick welding. - Logistics: Must be comfortable traveling daily to various job sites across Central Iowa.