Traveling Millwright Lead - Hands-On Projects & Safety

Godshall Recruiting; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities on large‑a

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Millwright Supervisor to lead skilled crews on large industrial installations and repair projects across the U.S. You will direct daily operations, read blueprints, and troubleshoot conveyors and heavy equipment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of millwright experience, 2+ years in supervision, OSHA 30 certification (NCCER preferred), and willingness to travel up to 100%. This is a direct-hire role with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of millwright supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on millwright experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (required); NCCER preferred.
• Strong skills in machinery installation, alignment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and rigging.
• Welding and fabrication abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large-scale or automated systems (AutoStore/EV battery a plus).
• Must be able to do heavy travel (up to 100%)

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee millwright crews to ensure safe, high‑quality work.
• Coordinate daily operations to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and project teams.
• Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues or delays.
• Review timesheets and track workforce productivity.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and conveyor systems.
• Perform precision alignments on motors, gearboxes, and rollers.
• Read and execute work from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment including cranes and lifts.
• Promote safety, enforce regulations, and maintain a strong team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Millwright

Supervisory experience

Machinery installation

Read blueprints

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging

Welding & fabrication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

NCCER preferred

Job description

Godshall Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Millwright Supervisor to lead skilled crews on large industrial installations and repair projects across the U.S. You will direct daily operations, read blueprints, and troubleshoot conveyors and heavy equipment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of millwright experience, 2+ years in supervision, OSHA 30 certification (NCCER preferred), and willingness to travel up to 100%. This is a direct-hire role with strong growth potential.