Millwright Foreman

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.