Millwright Apprentice: Hands-On Machine Install & Align

Mortenson Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,026 - 35,643; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Millwright Apprentice to support installation, alignment, and maintenance of industrial equipment at project sites in the Cedar Rapids area. You will learn to read schematics, use hand and power tools, and participate in precision alignment tasks.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs (or more with assistance), operating small machine tools when trained, and assisting with the installation of conveyors, rails, and other systems under supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; may lift over 50 lbs with assistance.
• Work in a team to move and assemble equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and install using hand tools and ladders.
• Dismantle machines using hand tools.
• Move machinery with hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand/power tools.
• Align machines using hoists, jacks, hand tools, lasers, and gauges.
• Bolt, weld, rivet machines to foundations with tools.
• Operate lathe to grind and shape parts.
• Set and align engines, motors, and rails.
• Grease and lubricate equipment.
• Repair and adjust jacks, pull-lift, and torque equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical strength

Team lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Engine lathe

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Millwright Apprentice to support installation, alignment, and maintenance of industrial equipment at project sites in the Cedar Rapids area. You will learn to read schematics, use hand and power tools, and participate in precision alignment tasks.

The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs (or more with assistance), operating small machine tools when trained, and assisting with the installation of conveyors, rails, and other systems under supervision.