Millwright Foreman

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead rigging crews on heavy industrial projects
• Assign daily work and coordinate manpower and equipment
• Conduct pre-task planning and ensure crews understand lift plans and procedures
• Oversee critical lifts, equipment setting, and specialized rigging operations
• Ensure proper selection, inspection, and use of rigging equipment
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Maintain productivity while enforcing strict safety standards
• Track daily progress, manpower, and field issues
• Lead daily safety meetings and hazard assessments
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper equipment inspections

Requirements

• Experience in rigging or heavy industrial construction
• Must be affiliated with a union
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, crane operations, and equipment setting
• Ability to read lift plans, drawings, and load charts
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCCO Rigger and/or Signalperson certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with heavy industrial, refinery, or manufacturing projects
• Background in critical lifts or complex equipment installations

About the Company

Barnhart specializes in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry, with over 60 branch locations across the U.S.