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Millwright Journeyman

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States | Minneapolis Office
 

Millwright Journeyman 

 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Millwright Journeyman that will be responsible for dismantling, erecting, assembling, aligning, adjusting, and/or maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures 
  • Dismantle and assemble machines using hand and power tools 
  • Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks 
  • Align machines and equipment using various tools and instruments 
  • Operate cranes, forklifts, hoists, lift trucks, and other equipment 
  • Install and maintain lubrication systems on machines 
  • Handle major components during offloading and installation 
  • Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience 
  • Current driver’s license 
  • Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; detail-oriented with a positive attitude and professional customer service skills 
  • Strong teamwork orientation with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback 
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements 
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs. 
  • Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice. 

 

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment. 

 

 

The base pay range for this role is $36.70 per hour. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

 

Please make note:  

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

 

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

 

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

 

Other Items to Note 

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

 

 

 

Mortenson by the numbers

$10B

2025 revenue

12

regional offices across the US

10,000+

team members

35

best workplace awards (last 5 years)

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