What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright I/II position at Mid States Companies?
Build America's Agricultural Industry
Mid-States Millwright & Builders (MMB) is seeking motivated Millwright I and Millwright II team members to join our growing field operations team.
Whether you're looking to start your career in industrial construction or you're an experienced millwright ready for your next challenge, we'd love to talk with you.
As a Millwright, you'll travel to agricultural, grain handling, food-grade, and ethanol facilities across the country to install, repair, maintain, and upgrade equipment that keeps our customers operating efficiently.
If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical challenges, working with a great team, and seeing the results of what you build, this is the career for you.
What You'll Do
- Install grain storage, grain handling, and processing equipment at new and existing facilities.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on agricultural, food-grade, and ethanol processing equipment.
- Assemble machinery and troubleshoot mechanical issues in the field.
- Read and follow project plans and installation specifications.
- Work safely while operating at heights using proper fall protection.
- Operate or become certified to operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other job site equipment.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Safety, Drafting, and Field Operations teams.
- Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Participate in weekly toolbox talks and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Communicate progress and completed work with your crew leader or superintendent.
- Represent Mid-States professionally while working with customers and subcontractors.
Additional Responsibilities for Millwright II
Experienced Millwright II team members will also:
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot equipment and make field adjustments.
- Train and mentor Millwright I employees.
- Assist in leading crews and maintaining project quality.
- Help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Qualifications
Required
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to safely work at heights of 200 feet using fall protection
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel for work (20 days on / 5 days off)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred
- Experience in millwright work, industrial construction, or mechanical trades
- Agricultural, grain handling, food processing, or ethanol industry experience
- Welding or fabrication experience (or willingness to learn)
- Experience operating construction equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skills
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Daily per diem while traveling
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Company-provided PPE and safety equipment
- Ongoing training and career development