Millwright
About The Position
Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America. At Barnhart, we specialize in solving complex heavy lift, rigging, and transportation challenges across the country. As a Millwright, you'll play a key role in moving, installing, aligning, and maintaining heavy equipment and machinery while working alongside experienced professionals on some of the industry's most demanding projects. If you enjoy hands-on work, mechanical problem-solving, and working as part of a highly skilled team, this position offers outstanding opportunities for growth and advancement. This role offers hands-on experience in equipment installation, rigging, and machinery movement while supporting critical customer projects. In this role you will: Move equipment and machinery using proper and safe rigging and lifting practices. Align, level, and anchor cranes and other equipment. Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoists, and pulling gear. Connect pulleys and blocks to overhead structures using bolts, shackles, and clamps. Clean and prepare machines and component surfaces for installation and operation. Control the movement of heavy equipment through confined spaces and restricted areas. Dismantle, maintain, and properly store rigging equipment. Manipulate rigging lines and hoists to move or support materials, steel, and concrete. Select appropriate gear, cables, and shackles based on load requirements and job conditions. Signal and direct personnel involved in lifting and hoisting operations to ensure safe execution. Inspect and test rigging systems to verify safety and reliability before lifting operations begin.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of mathematics, measurements, weights, and load balance principles.
- Ability to safely perform physically demanding work.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Flexibility to travel, work overtime, and adjust schedules as needed.
- Ability to pass a drug test and fit-for-duty assessment.
- Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for field work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rigging, construction, farmhand, or heavy equipment
Responsibilities
- Move equipment and machinery using proper and safe rigging and lifting practices.
- Align, level, and anchor cranes and other equipment.
- Assemble and install supporting structures, rigging, hoists, and pulling gear.
- Connect pulleys and blocks to overhead structures using bolts, shackles, and clamps.
- Clean and prepare machines and component surfaces for installation and operation.
- Control the movement of heavy equipment through confined spaces and restricted areas.
- Dismantle, maintain, and properly store rigging equipment.
- Manipulate rigging lines and hoists to move or support materials, steel, and concrete.
- Select appropriate gear, cables, and shackles based on load requirements and job conditions.
- Signal and direct personnel involved in lifting and hoisting operations to ensure safe execution.
- Inspect and test rigging systems to verify safety and reliability before lifting operations begin.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
- Permanent, full-time role
- 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
- Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
- Paid time off and other benefits
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
- Work on large, high-impact projects across industries
- Gain experience in rigging, mechanical work, and heavy transport
- Travel opportunities with hotel, per diem, and additional perks
- Clear path for career growth and advancement
- Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
