Ironworker

Aerotek; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced ironworkers, connectors, millwrights and riggers for heavy industrial machinery moves, installation, relocation and rigging projects. Work in manufacturing and industrial environments, safely disassembling, transporting and installing equipment of various sizes.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and mobile cranes, reading blueprints, aligning and anchoring machinery, and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Millwright, Rigger, Machinery Mover, Heavy Equipment Installer, or related industrial trade.
• Class A CDL required or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of rigging practices, load securement, heavy hauling, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Experience operating forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing, construction, and industrial environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform machinery moving, installation, removal, relocation in industrial facilities.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, mobile cranes, gantries, jacks, rollers, and rigging equipment.
• Read blueprints and layout drawings to ensure correct placement and alignment.
• Assemble, disassemble, level, align, and anchor equipment as required.
• Take precise measurements with hand and power tools and alignment equipment.
• Secure and transport machinery safely, following DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading oversized equipment.
• Collaborate with crew, project managers, and customers to complete projects safely.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and adapt to project schedules.

Skills

Millwright

Rigger

Machinery Mover

Heavy Equipment Installer

CDL Class A

Rigging practices

Read blueprints

Forklift operation

Willingness to travel

Education

NCCCO certification

Millwright apprenticeship experience

Tools

Forklifts

Skid Steers

Mobile Cranes

Gantry systems

Jacks

Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Ironworkers, Millwrights and Riggers to join our team specializing in heavy industrial machinery moving, installation, relocation, and rigging projects. Candidates will work in manufacturing, production, and industrial environments, safely disassembling, transporting, positioning, and installing equipment of various sizes and complexities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform machinery moving, installation, removal, and relocation projects in industrial facilities.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, mobile cranes, gantries, jacks, rollers, and other rigging equipment.
• Read blueprints, layout drawings, and equipment specifications to ensure accurate placement and alignment of machinery.
• Assemble, disassemble, level, align, and anchor industrial equipment according to project requirements.
• Conduct precision measurements using hand tools, power tools, and alignment equipment.
• Secure and transport machinery safely while adhering to DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and securing oversized equipment for transport.
• Collaborate with crew members, project managers, and customers to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and work varying schedules based on project demands.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Millwright, Rigger, Machinery Mover, Heavy Equipment Installer, or related industrial trade.
• Class A CDL required, or must be willing to obtain
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, load securement, heavy hauling, and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Experience operating forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Comfortable working in manufacturing, construction, and industrial environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• NCCCO certification, rigging certifications, or millwright apprenticeship experience.
• Welding, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or equipment alignment experience.
• Experience moving machines, presses, conveyors, turbines, generators, or other large industrial equipment.

This position offers the opportunity to work on unique and challenging industrial relocation and installation projects while being part of a skilled team that handles complex machinery moves across a variety of industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.91 - $51.91/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

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. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.