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Aerotek
Millwright
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What they do
A Millwright installs and assembles large industrial machines, such as the equipment in manufacturing facilities. Disassembles and moves machinery between factory sites, and makes repairs. May work at power plants and construction sites.
$57,851 / year median in Iowa
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Traveling Millwright / Mechanical Installer
- $30+/Hr Starting Pay | 20+ Hours OT Available | Double Time Sundays
- Want to earn strong pay, rack up overtime, and work with a crew that stays busy year-round?
- What You'll Be Doing
- Install and assemble industrial conveyor and material handling systems
- Work with motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and mechanical equipment
- Read blueprints and installation drawings
- Assist with equipment alignment, rigging, and setup
- Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
- Complete basic welding and fabrication as needed
- Safely operate hand tools and power tools
- Travel to industrial facilities and project sites nationwide
- What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of mechanical, millwright, industrial maintenance, construction, or installation experience
- Conveyor, material handling, or industrial equipment experience preferred
- Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
- Comfortable working at heights
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Schedule
- 10 Days On / 4 Days Off
- Typical first-shift hours
- 20+ hours of overtime available weekly
- 100% travel required
- Why People Apply
- ✅ $30+/hr starting pay ✅ Double-time pay on Sundays ✅ Consistent overtime opportunities ✅ Long-term work with a growing organization ✅ Travel schedule that allows extended time off ✅ Stable projects and year-round opportunities ✅ Advancement opportunities for dependable employees
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $25.
- 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 Sep 7, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings