Millwright

Now Hiring Traveling Millwrights – Grain Handling & Industrial Systems

100% Travel | 10 Days On / 4 Days Off

Build critical infrastructure. Work with experienced crews. Earn strong overtime.

We’re hiring Traveling Millwrights to assemble, install, dismantle, and maintain grain handling and conveying systems in agricultural processing plants, ethanol facilities, and grain elevators nationwide. This role is ideal for mechanically skilled professionals who enjoy hands‑on work, traveling full‑time, and working on large‑scale industrial projects from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, erect, and install steel structures and conveying equipment inside industrial facilities
• Build, modify, and dismantle grain elevators, conveyors, and processing systems
• Interpret and work from shop drawings, blueprints, and layout plans
• Perform non‑critical welding (stick, MIG, and TIG) for installation, repair, and fabrication
• Establish center lines, elevations, and layouts to ensure precise equipment alignment
• Perform complex rigging operations to safely move, lift, and position heavy equipment
• Install, anchor, level, and align machinery and components to specification
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, motors, bearings, gears, hydraulics, and piping
• Perform basic pipe fitting and piping associated with grain handling equipment
• Use power tools and hand tools for installation, maintenance, and repair
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Work safely at heights during installation, dismantling, and maintenance tasks
• Collaborate with a crew of 4–5 millwrights under a foreman or superintendent
• Follow all safety procedures and site regulations in active industrial environments
• Adapt to changing project demands, site conditions, and schedules
• Travel 100% of the time on a 10‑days‑on / 4‑days‑off rotation

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• 2+ years of experience installing conveyor equipment in industrial or agricultural environments
• Hands‑on millwright experience with:
  • Conveying systems
  • Gears, motors, bearings
  • Mechanical assemblies and installations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and layout plans
• Experience with rigging and setting heavy equipment safely
• Proficiency using power tools and hand tools
• Ability to perform basic stick and MIG welding
• Comfort and experience working at heights
• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repair
• Willingness and ability to travel full‑time on a rotating schedule
• Safety‑focused mindset and attention to detail

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• 6+ months of job‑site welding or fabrication experience
• TIG welding experience
• Work Experience in construction, industrial maintenance, or mechanical installation
• Experience working in:
  • Grain elevators
  • Ethanol plants
  • Agricultural processing facilities
• Pipe fitting or piping experience
• Strong teamwork skills and adaptability to changing job conditions

Schedule & Travel

• 100% travel to industrial job sites nationwide
• 10 days on / 4 days off rotation (consistent and predictable)
• Typical hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Extended hours, weekends, and overtime as project needs require
• Work with steady crews—no bouncing between short‑term jobs

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Long‑term, project‑based employment without having to search for your next job
• Significant overtime potential
  • Up to 20+ overtime hours per week
  • Double‑time pay on Sundays
• Predictable travel rotation so you can plan time off
• Work alongside experienced professionals who value craftsmanship and reliability
• Stable workload in essential agricultural and industrial facilities
• A role built for millwrights who want steady work, strong earnings, and career longevity

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CEDAR RAPIDS,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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