Millwright Welder and Foreman

$30 per hour

DES Employment Group

Carlisle, IA

Job Description

Millwright & Welder Foreman (Agricultural/Industrial)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Pay: $30.00 per hour DOE (Weekly Pay | Overtime Available)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Occasional Overtime)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Millwright & Welder Foreman to lead field operations across Central Iowa. You will supervise a small crew and work directly on critical agricultural and industrial mechanical systems.

In this role, you will manage daily site work while actively building, maintaining, and repairing heavy machinery. Your leadership ensures equipment like conveyors and grain elevators run safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, long-term leadership position based out of Des Moines, IA. You will enjoy stable work, field autonomy, and daily travel throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and work alongside a small millwright crew on field sites.
Manage daily job site operations, safety protocols, and OSHA compliance.
Install, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical systems like conveyors and grain elevators.
Direct and execute maintenance during planned agricultural plant shutdowns.
Perform precise mechanical assembly and industrial field Stick welding.
Read and interpret complex blueprints, structural diagrams, and technical layouts.
Coordinate directly with Project Managers on daily site progress and goals.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Millwright Foreman managing a small field crew.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on millwright experience with agricultural shutdown or turnaround work.
Proficiency in industrial Stick welding.
Comfortable traveling daily to various job sites across Central Iowa.

Ideal Experience

Millwright Foreman
Millwright
Industrial Welder
Stick Welder
Maintenance Foreman
Industrial Maintenance
Agricultural Equipment Maintenance
Shutdown Maintenance

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Travel expenses paid separately
PTO accrual begins on Day 1 (Eligible for use after 60 days of employment)
Supplemental health insurance options available
Opportunities for advancement based on attendance and performance

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