Millwright - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Millwright to join the Newport, KY team. You will layout equipment, read prints, perform light rigging, and operate a fork truck and scissor lift, supporting industrial steel projects with a safety-first mindset.

Candidates should be mechanically inclined, have a High school diploma, OSHA 10 preferred, and be willing to travel; transportation and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to read prints.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Layout of equipment.
• Read prints.
• Light rigging of equipment.
• Operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel.
• Use optical alignment equipment (a plus).
• Follow safety rules and regulations for industrial steel work.
• Use required tools to perform daily tasks.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

OSHA 10 Certified

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Millwright to join the team.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including civil work, electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters, process piping, rigging and structural steel work.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance. EGC is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies, and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live

What You Will Do:

• Layout of equipment
• Read prints
• Light rigging of equipment
• Operate a fork truck and scissor lift
• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel
• Ability to use optical alignment equipment (not required, but a plus)
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and regulations associated with the industrial steel industry
• Using required tools to perform daily tasks as needed

What You Will Bring:

• Mechanically inclined is a plus
• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills
• Willing to travel
• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.