Millwright Foreman

McGrath & Associates, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wage

Union benefits

Overtime opportunities

Long-term employment

Career advancement

Job summary

McGrath & Associates, Inc. seeks a Millwright Foreman to lead self-performing crews on active industrial projects in St. Louis. You will supervise trades, plan daily activities, install and align equipment, and ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.

Candidates should have 5+ years of millwright experience with foreman responsibilities, strong reading of drawings, and a proven safety mindset. OSHA 30 is required, and work may occur indoors, outdoors, and in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of millwright experience with foreman or lead responsibilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead self-performing millwright crews on active jobsites.
• Supervise subcontractor trades and coordinate with Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Plan daily work activities and ensure production schedules are met.
• Install, dismantle, relocate, and align industrial equipment and machinery.
• Read mechanical drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Coordinate rigging operations and equipment setting.
• Ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices and journeymen on crew development.

Skills

Millwright experience

Foreman leadership

Reading drawings

Rigging

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30

Job description

Looking for steady work, a strong crew, and a company that backs its field leaders?

At McGrath, our field leaders are the backbone of every successful project. As a Millwright Foreman, you'll lead skilled crews installing, maintaining, and relocating critical equipment while working alongside a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and doing the job right.

We're a 100% employee-owned construction manager and general contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and commercial projects—and we're growing.

What you'll actually be doing:

• Leading and supervising self-performing millwright crews on active jobsites
• Leading and supervising subcontractor trades on active jobsites
• Planning daily work activities and coordinating with Superintendents and Project Managers
• Installing, dismantling, relocating, and aligning industrial equipment and machinery
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Coordinating rigging operations and equipment setting
• Ensuring quality workmanship while maintaining production schedules
• Enforcing all safety requirements and leading by example
• Mentoring apprentices and journeymen while developing crew members
• Communicating with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to keep work moving efficiently

Why people choose McGrath:

• Steady, reliable work – strong backlog of industrial and commercial projects
• Union position – Millwrights Local
• Strong leadership and experienced crews – work with professionals who take pride in their craft
• 100% Employee-Owned – every employee has a stake in our success
• Well-managed projects with a reputation for quality, safety, and professionalism
• Opportunities to work on challenging, high-profile industrial and manufacturing projects

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of millwright experience with previous foreman or lead experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment installation, alignment, rigging, and machinery maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• OSHA 30
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in active industrial environments
• Ability to lift, climb, and work at heights as required
• Precision alignment experience is required
• Rigging and signaling certification is required, or willing to obtain it

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power, or heavy industrial facilities
• Shutdown/turnaround project experience
• Welding or fabrication experience

What you get:

• Competitive Union Wage (per Millwright Collective Bargaining Agreement)
• Union health, pension, and retirement benefits
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term, stable employment with a respected employee-owned contractor
• Opportunity to lead challenging projects and advance your career

*McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*This position is Safety Sensitive. Mandatory substance abuse testing through the St. Louis Construction Industry Substance Abuse Consortium is required.

*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.