Ag Millwright

Blue Collar Services; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Blue Collar Services in Nebraska is seeking a skilled Millwright Technician to install, service, and maintain grain storage and handling systems across commercial and on-farm sites.

Roles include working with grains bins, dryers, conveyors, augers, and related equipment, reading blueprints, and performing high‑quality mechanical work. Expect up to 60% travel, outdoors work, and overtime during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of millwright experience.
• Grain-bin, grain-dryer, conveyer, auger, elevator, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow installation instructions.
• Welding, cutting, fabrication, or structural steel experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain grain bins and grain-handling equipment.
• Work on grain dryers, conveyors, augers, elevators, catwalks, platforms, and structural components.
• Read blueprints, layout drawings, equipment manuals, and job specifications.
• Perform mechanical assembly, bolting, alignment, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Use hand tools, power tools, lifts, telehandlers, skid steers, rigging equipment, and other jobsite tools.
• Travel up to 60% to project sites and support overtime during busy seasons.

Skills

Millwright experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Welding fabrication

CDL preferred

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Tools

Lifts

Telehandlers

Rigging equipment

Skid steers

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Ag Millwright

Location: Ainsworth, NE

Compensation: $26-$30/hr DOE

Full-Time, Travel Required (Per Diem)

Are you mechanically skilled, comfortable working at heights, and ready to put your construction or millwright experience to work in the agricultural industry? We are looking for a hardworking Millwright Technician to join a growing team installing and servicing grain storage and handling systems.

This is an opportunity to work on a variety of commercial and on‑farm projects, including grain bins, dryers, conveyors, augers, catwalks, platforms, and related equipment. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy hands‑on work, and want a role where no two projects are exactly the same, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain grain bins and grain-handling equipment
• Work on grain dryers, conveyors, augers, elevators, catwalks, platforms, and structural components
• Read blueprints, layout drawings, equipment manuals, and job specifications
• Perform mechanical assembly, bolting, alignment, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Use hand tools, power tools, lifts, telehandlers, skid steers, rigging equipment, and other jobsite tools
• Assist with basic welding, cutting, fabrication, and field modifications as needed
• Work safely at heights on ladders, platforms, and elevated structures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Travel up to 60% to project sites and support overtime during busy seasons

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in millwright work, grain-bin construction, agricultural construction, structural steel, industrial maintenance, or equipment installation
• Grain bin, grain dryer, conveyor, auger, elevator, or material-handling experience is strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues in the field
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed installation instructions
• Welding, cutting, fabrication, rigging, or structural steel experience is a plus
• Valid CDL preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights and performing physically demanding work
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work safely around heavy equipment
• Reliable transportation, strong attendance, and a team-first attitude
• Willingness to travel up to 60% and work overtime when project needs require it

What We Offer

• $26-$30/hr, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Hands‑on work with a respected team in the agricultural and grain-storage industry
• Variety of commercial and on‑farm projects
• Opportunity to build specialized skills in grain storage, drying, and handling systems
• Stable work with room for growth for dependable, skilled technicians