Millwright

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, construction, farmhand, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work day/night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field work.

Skills

• 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.

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

Pay

Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule

Schedule

Permanent, full-time role

Benefits

• 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