Wichita, KS



Order Type : Temp

Traveling Millwright / Structural Welding Foreman

Location: Kansas - Traveling Position

Pay: $35-$45+ Based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time / Traveling Project Work

Schedule: Project-based schedule, overtime may be available

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced Millwright / Structural Welding Foreman for a traveling position in Kansas.

This is a foreman-level role for someone who can lead from the front. The right candidate will have strong structural welding and millwright experience, be comfortable managing crews, and know how to keep a jobsite safe, organized, and productive.

This position is best for someone who has worked in commercial or industrial settings and can lead a crew without needing constant direction.

What You'll Do

• Lead crews of 3-10+ workers on commercial and industrial projects
• Assign daily work and keep the crew moving efficiently
• Coordinate with the general contractor, plant contact, or jobsite representative
• Read structural, architectural, shop, welding, and equipment drawings
• Solve field issues and help keep the project on schedule
• Mentor employees and set the standard for quality work
• Track daily production, material usage, timesheets, progress photos, and job updates
• Help identify RFIs, change orders, and field adjustments when needed

Structural Steel Work May Include

• Columns and beams
• HSS framing
• Miscellaneous metals
• Stairs, handrails, and guardrails
• Roof screen walls
• RTU / MAU frames
• Steel decking
• Bar joists and bridging
• Lintels, mezzanines, and equipment platforms

Millwright Work May Include

• Equipment setting and alignment
• Conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and couplings
• Shaft alignment
• Chutes and hoppers
• Shutdown work
• Maintenance and repair work
• Field installation and mechanical troubleshooting

Welding Experience Needed

• SMAW / Stick welding, including E7018
• FCAW and GMAW experience
• Structural welding
• Field welding and fabrication
• Heavy equipment repair
• Weld quality control
• Air arc gouging
• Torch and plasma cutting

Equipment and Tools You May Use

• Telehandlers
• Forklifts
• Boom lifts and scissor lifts
• Skid steers
• Welding machines
• Mag drills
• Grinders
• Ironworkers
• Chain falls and rigging equipment

Rigging Knowledge

Qualified candidates should understand safe rigging practices, including:

• Load charts
• Sling inspections
• Shackles and beam clamps
• Spreader bars
• Hand signals
• Basic lift planning

Safety Responsibilities

This person will help lead safety on the jobsite. Responsibilities include:

• Completing daily JHAs
• Leading toolbox talks
• Enforcing PPE requirements
• Following fall protection rules
• Managing hot work permits
• Understanding LOTO awareness
• Keeping the work area clean and organized
• Following OSHA safety standards

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of commercial or industrial millwright and structural welding experience
• Previous foreman or lead experience
• Experience leading 3-10+ person crews
• Ability to read drawings and understand field layouts
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, welding, millwright work, and rigging
• Comfortable working around lifts, cranes, heavy equipment, and active jobsites
• Willing to travel for work in Kansas
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, professional, and accountable
• Must take pride in quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• AWS welding certification or documented structural welding experience
• Experience with commercial steel projects, industrial maintenance, shutdowns, or equipment installation
• Experience working directly with GCs, plant managers, or project managers

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a foreman who leads by example. This person should be able to run a safe and productive crew, communicate clearly with customers and other trades, and make sure the work is done right.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience and the ability to lead others in the field.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Millwright / Structural Welding Foreman and are open to traveling work in Kansas, apply today for consideration.