Millwright Foreman

Looking for steady work, a strong crew, and a company that backs its field leaders?
At McGrath, our field leaders are the backbone of every successful project. As a Millwright Foreman, you'll lead skilled crews installing, maintaining, and relocating critical equipment while working alongside a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and doing the job right.
We're a 100% employee-owned construction manager and general contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and commercial projects—and we're growing.
What you'll actually be doing:
Leading and supervising self-performing millwright crews on active jobsites
Leading and supervising subcontractor trades on active jobsites
Planning daily work activities and coordinating with Superintendents and Project Managers
Installing, dismantling, relocating, and aligning industrial equipment and machinery
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Coordinating rigging operations and equipment setting
Ensuring quality workmanship while maintaining production schedules
Enforcing all safety requirements and leading by example
Mentoring apprentices and journeymen while developing crew members
Communicating with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to keep work moving efficiently
Why people choose McGrath:
Steady, reliable work – strong backlog of industrial and commercial projects
Union position – Millwrights Local
Strong leadership and experienced crews – work with professionals who take pride in their craft
100% Employee-Owned – every employee has a stake in our success
Well-managed projects with a reputation for quality, safety, and professionalism
Opportunities to work on challenging, high-profile industrial and manufacturing projects
What we're looking for:
5+ years of millwright experience with previous foreman or lead experience preferred
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment installation, alignment, rigging, and machinery maintenance
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
Proven leadership and communication skills
Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
OSHA 30
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in active industrial environments
Ability to lift, climb, and work at heights as required
Precision alignment experience is required
Rigging and signaling certification is required, or willing to obtain it
Bonus if you have:
Experience with pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power, or heavy industrial facilities
Shutdown/turnaround project experience
Welding or fabrication experience
What you get:
Competitive Union Wage (per Millwright Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Union health, pension, and retirement benefits
Overtime opportunities
Long-term, stable employment with a respected employee-owned contractor
Opportunity to lead challenging projects and advance your career
*McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*This position is Safety Sensitive. Mandatory substance abuse testing through the St. Louis Construction Industry Substance Abuse Consortium is required.
*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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