Millwright - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Staffing; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $125/day

Paid drive time

Overtime opportunities

Year-end project work

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking experienced Agricultural Millwrights for grain facility projects in Illinois and Iowa. These roles include Galva, IL starting November 14, 2026 with 12-hour shifts, and Cedar Rapids, IA with 10-hour shifts and ongoing work through year-end.

Pay is $32–$34 per hour plus a $125 per diem (7 days) and paid drive time; overtime is available and consistent project work is expected. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required, with welding experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent agricultural millwright experience.
• Hands-on experience working around grain elevators and agricultural facilities.
• Must be comfortable working at heights throughout the workday.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work 10- to 12-hour shifts.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and maintain agricultural grain-handling equipment.
• Work on bucket elevators, conveyors, augers, grain dryers, and other grain facility equipment.
• Perform mechanical installation, repairs, and maintenance.
• Assist with structural steel installation and equipment assembly.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication as needed.
• Read and follow construction drawings and equipment layouts.
• Work safely at elevated heights throughout the workday.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Agricultural millwright

Tools

Welding

Job description

We are looking for experienced Agricultural Millwrights to join our team for upcoming grain facility projects in Illinois and Iowa.

Project 1: Galva, IL
-Start Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
-Duration: November 14–19
-Schedule: 12-hour shifts (12s)

Project 2: Cedar Rapids, IA
-Additional work available following the Galva project.
-Schedule: 5 days per week, 10-hour shifts (5/10s).
-Work expected to continue through the end of the year.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay: $32–$34, depending on experience.
• Per Diem: $125 per day, all 7 days of the week.
• Drive Time: Paid.
• Opportunity for consistent overtime.
• Additional project work available through the end of the year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, assemble, and maintain agricultural grain-handling equipment.
• Work on bucket elevators, conveyors, augers, grain dryers, and other grain facility equipment.
• Perform mechanical installation, repairs, and maintenance.
• Assist with structural steel installation and equipment assembly.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication as needed.
• Read and follow construction drawings and equipment layouts.
• Work safely at elevated heights throughout the workday.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Agricultural Millwrights looking for strong hourly pay, daily per diem, paid drive time, and steady project work through the end of the year.

Pay rate is $32–$34/HR + $125 PER DIEM (7 DAYS) + PAID DRIVE TIME!

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent agricultural millwright experience REQUIRED.
• Hands‑on experience working around grain elevators and agricultural facilities.
• Must be comfortable working at heights continuously throughout the workday.
• Welding experience is a PLUS.
• Must be able to work 10- to 12-hour shifts.
• Reliable transportation.

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Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.