Lead Millwright – Welding & Fabrication Leader

Paycom; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative is seeking a highly skilled Lead Millwright to support maintenance, repair, fabrication, and installation of equipment and structural components across grain, agronomy, and feed facilities. This role combines traditional millwright duties with advanced welding and fabrication to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, extensive welding and metal fabrication experience, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification (Technical degree or welding certification preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, millwright work, welding, fabrication, or related field preferred.
• Agricultural facility, feed mill, grain handling, or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 2-5 employees, depending on the project.
• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of grain handling, agronomy, and feed mill equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery for repair, relocation, or upgrades.
• Install and repair belt conveyors, chain conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, and drag systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and identify equipment deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and determine root causes.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or welding certification

Tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel torches

Band saws

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Aurora Cooperative is seeking a highly skilled Lead Millwright to support maintenance, repair, fabrication, and installation of equipment and structural components across grain, agronomy, and feed facilities. This role combines traditional millwright duties with advanced welding and fabrication to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, extensive welding and metal fabrication experience, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial