Millwright/Civil Construction Austin Industrial (Per Diem)

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 101,942,000 - 115,718,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $120

100% Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking skilled Millwright and Civil Carpenter professionals for per diem assignments in industrial construction.

The roles demand reading blueprints, coordinating with teams, and performing precision mechanical work to support shutdowns and maintenance. Responsibilities include installation, alignment, repairs, and quality verification, with emphasis on safety and effective communication with supervisors and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years journeyman-level experience in Millwright, Civil Carpenter, Industrial Maintenance, Construction, or related craft disciplines.
• TWIC Card required; NCCER Millwright/Carpenter preferred; government-issued ID required; forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specs, layouts and work instructions.
• Plan and execute work per project requirements and safety standards.
• Coordinate with supervision and other crafts to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and align industrial equipment and machinery.
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
• Inspect and repair pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment, conveyors and related systems.
• Ensure work meets specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Millwright/Civil Construction Austin Industrial (Per Diem)

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, layouts, and work instructions to determine work requirements.
• Plan and execute work activities in accordance with project requirements, established procedures, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with supervision and other crafts to complete work efficiently and safely.
• Maintain records, document work activities, and provide progress updates as required.

Millwright Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and align industrial equipment and machinery.
• Perform equipment setting, leveling, precision alignment, and mechanical assembly activities.
• Assist with rigging, moving, positioning, and securing equipment.
• Inspect and repair pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment, conveyors, and associated mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring instruments and layout tools to verify equipment tolerances and alignment.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, capital projects, and maintenance activities.

Civil Carpenter Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, sketches, and building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and material requirements.
• Construct, install, maintain, and repair structures, fixtures, forms, and related components.
• Build, erect, and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, stairs, and temporary structures as required.
• Shape, cut, and fit construction materials using hand and power tools.
• Fabricate and install reinforcing steel and rebar systems.
• Mix, place, finish, and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces.
• Verify grade, elevation, plumb, alignment, and structural integrity of completed work.
• Repair or replace damaged portions of structures and facilities.

Quality

• Ensure all work meets applicable specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Verify equipment and structures are installed correctly and functioning as intended.
• Identify and report deficiencies or conditions that may impact safety, quality, or productivity.

Relationships & Communication

• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and customers.
• Communicate work status, issues, and required corrective actions.
• Support team goals and maintain a positive working relationship with all personnel.

Safety

• Follow all Austin Industrial, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate in job safety analyses, pre-task planning, and safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate a constant commitment to safe work practices and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of journeyman-level experience in Millwright, Civil Carpenter, Industrial Maintenance, Construction, or related craft disciplines.

Certifications / Licenses

• NCCER Millwright, NCCER Carpenter, or equivalent craft certification preferred.
• TWIC Card required.
• Valid government-issued identification required.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance and construction practices, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

PAY

36-40

PER DIEM

$120

HOURS

5/10s

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go tohttps://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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