Industrial Rigger/Millwright Foreman

Kinsley Construction, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Kinsley Construction, Inc. seeks a Working Foreman in the Hagerstown, MD area to oversee riggers, millwrights, and skilled laborers on machinery moves, relocations, and plant maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field experience, strong leadership, and the ability to direct crews while making quick, informed decisions. This safety-sensitive role requires hands-on involvement and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of field experience as a millwright/rigger.
• Experience directing a workforce.
• Experience with heavy industry equipment installation and/or mining equipment erection.
• Willingness to work weekends for client shutdowns.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays as needed.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or man lifts.
• Ability to operate man lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers and cranes.
• Understanding of construction drawings.
• Familiarity with cranes and hand signals.
• Strong communication skills and multitasking ability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure job sites follow safety standards and high-quality practices.
• Lead and manage crew members to complete projects.
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to crew members.
• Oversee and train new crew members.
• Communicate and report job status effectively.
• Use instruments for precise layout when needed.
• Supervise rigging work including jacking, skating, forklift operation, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Oversee steel erection including shake-out and connections.
• Supervise installation of dust collection and conveyor systems and other industrial equipment.
• Verify dimensions and supervise field fabrication and fitting.
• Coordinate with clients to maintain Kinsley’s reputation as a top contractor.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints and convey information to others.
• Identify resources, labor, and equipment to complete projects efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Cranes

Skid steer loaders

Man lifts

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Kinsley Construction is a full-service construction company committed to doing right by our people, right by our roots, and right by you. Operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, we serve clients in a variety of industries. From Building, Civil, and Industrial construction, we do what it takes to get the job done and done right. If you want to leave your mark, take pride in what you do each day, and create something to show off to your family - then join ours.

WHY KINSLEY CONSTRUCTION?

• Competitive salary and benefits package; including Single and Family Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Plan with company match, (9) paid holidays, and up to (20) days PTO.
• Eligible field employees can earn additional hourly pay through our Incentive Zone Pay program, based on job site location and distance from home.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• A company committed to safety, quality and efficiency in all projects.
• The chance to be part of a respected construction company with a long history of excellence.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Kinsley is actively seeking motivated Foremen to oversee riggers, millwrights, and skilled laborers from our Hagerstown, MD Office. Our projects encompass machinery moving, complete facility relocations, plant maintenance, piping disconnects and reconnects, and the installation of various material handling systems.

An ideal candidate will possess a solid background in the field, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to direct others while making quick, informed decisions. This position is a "Working Foreman" role, requiring hands‑on involvement alongside crews to ensure project completion.

Please note that this position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Kinsley Construction policies and procedures.

When you work for Kinsley, your time and travel matter. Our competitive wages and Incentive Zone Pay program help ensure employees are fairly compensated based on where the work takes them. Kinsley offers an Incentive Zone Pay program for hourly field employees, providing additional hourly compensation based on the distance traveled from an employee's home address to the job site (up to $5.00/hour), on top of base wages.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure job sites follow safety standards through the implementation of high‑quality work practices.
• Lead and manage crew members to complete specific projects.
• Delegate responsibilities and individual tasks to crew members.
• Oversee and train new crew members.
• Communicate and report job status effectively.
• Utilize instruments for precise layout as needed.
• Supervise rigging work including jacking, skating, heavy forklift operation, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Oversee steel erection including shake‑out, connections, and detail work.
• Supervise the installation of dust collection systems, conveyor systems, and various industrial equipment.
• Verify dimensions and supervise field fabrication and fitting.
• Communicate and interface with clients, maintaining Kinsley's reputation as a top‑tier contractor.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans, and blueprints, and convey this information to others.
• Identify and research adequate resources, labor, and equipment, to complete projects efficiently.
• Perform other related duties and functions as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of field experience as a millwright/rigger.
• Previous experience directing a workforce.
• Experience with equipment installation, specifically in "heavy industry" and/or the erection of mining equipment.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed for client shutdowns.
• Willingness to travel, with overnight stays as necessary.
• Ability to work at heights utilizing ladders, man lifts, etc.
• Proficiency in operating man lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, skid steer loaders, cranes, etc.
• Understanding of construction drawings.
• Familiarity with working around cranes and hand signals.
• Strong communication skills along with the ability to multitask.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a DOT physical.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer.