Millwright Foreman

Lawson Rigging And Fabrication - Bettendorf, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bettendorf, IA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Millwright Foreman position at Lawson Rigging & Fabrication involves overseeing and directing a crew in the construction and maintenance of industrial facilities, particularly in the grain and fertilizer industry. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective training of team members, while also requiring hands-on work with machinery and equipment. This position is based in East Central Iowa and offers competitive wages along with health benefits after 90 days and an IRA after 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of a crew of one or more trades.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace following safety policies and procedures.
• Train others in Millwright's job duties and encourage their growth and advancement.
• Inspects work for compliance with company quality standards and corrects poor work immediately.
• Operates construction equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, hoisting equipment, and excavating equipment.
• Receives, unloads, stages, organizes, and inventories project materials, machinery, and equipment.
• Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Fabricates, assembles, erects, and installs structural systems to support and/or access equipment, machinery, and other structures.
• Dismantles machinery or equipment using hand tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails with hand tools and power tools.
• Constructs foundations for machines using hand tools and building materials.
• Aligns and positions machines and equipment using various tools and techniques.
• Tests machines and equipment and makes necessary adjustments.
• Repairs and lubricates machinery and equipment.
• Selects appropriate cables, ropes, chains, and pulleys according to load requirements.
• Attaches load grappling devices and sets up hoisting equipment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ten or more years of Millwright experience.
• Three or more years of Millwright Foreman experience.
• Industrial machine experience (such as a forklift).
• NCCCO Operator Certification preferred.
• NCCCO Rigger Certification is preferred.
• Current OSHA 10 or MSHA Certification preferred.
• TWIC card preferred.
• Welding certifications preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involving construction or repair of industrial structures.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including grammar and composition rules.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on qualifications
• Health benefits available after 90 days
• IRA after 180 days