Millwright Foreman

Industrial Millwright - Foreman

The industrial millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of manufacturing and material handling equipment. This role ensures that conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and other mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently to support continuous production operations. The position is ideal for a highly skilled mechanical technician with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, precision alignment, welding, fabrication, and equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing and material handling equipment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, and related mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot conveyor breakdowns and other mechanical failures to minimize downtime and maintain safe, efficient operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and power transmission equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining conveyors and material handling systems.
• Industrial maintenance within manufacturing or plant environments.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers substantial overtime potential, with the possibility of up to 20 hours of overtime each week, providing enhanced earning potential. Team members receive double-time pay on Sundays, recognizing the extra commitment and effort. The role is designed as a long-term opportunity with a growing organization, allowing you to build a stable career and remain with the same employer rather than moving from project to project.

You can expect ongoing work, consistent schedules, and the chance to develop your skills and experience over time in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily within plant and manufacturing facilities, focusing on industrial equipment and material handling systems. When working locally within approximately a two-hour radius, the schedule follows a normal first-shift pattern from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work may involve accessing equipment at heights and moving throughout active production areas, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper use of tools and equipment.

The setting is industrial and hands-on, with regular interaction with conveyors, mechanical systems, and maintenance tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bardstown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bardstown, KY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.