Millwright Apprentice

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measure, cut, and install using hand tools and ladders
• Dismantle machines using hand tools
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Assemble and install equipment (such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails) using hand and power tools
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rulers, lasers, micrometers, and plumb bobs
• Assemble machines with bolts, welds, and rivets, and fasten them to foundation using hand tools and power tools
• Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications
• Set, level, and align all classes and types of engines, motors, dynamos, generators, conveyors, elevators, monorails, train rails, and/or trolley beams or rails
• Grease and lubricate all types of equipment
• Clean, repair, and adjust all classes and types of jacks, chainfalls, pull-lift, block and tackles, impact wrenches, chipping hammers, rivet guns, air drills, and specialized hydraulic and electric precision torque/tension equipment
• Operate cranes, forklifts, hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, power tools, and other materials
• Receive and offload all major components
• Install loose components for nacelle, hub, and tower preparation
• Connect blades to hub
• Set base and tower sections
• Assist with main erection crane assembly and teardown
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Enrolled in Apprentice Aptitude Program
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; strong teamwork orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• * 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.

• Job Identification 21062
• Job Category Millwrights
• Posting Date 02/03/2026, 04:53 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 9385 N 56th St, Lincoln, NE, 68514, US