How to hire a millwright helper

How to hire a millwright helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step millwright helper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a millwright helper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new millwright helper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your millwright helper job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a millwright helper for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect millwright helper also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents millwright helper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Millwright Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Millwright Helper	Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.	$12-22
   Helper	Helpers are employed by families or homeowners to provide overall assistance in the house. They are usually assigned to do household chores such as cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking meals, and tending the garden... Show more	$11-18
   Shop Helper	A shop helper is in charge of providing technical assistance to staff. Their responsibilities include operating devices and machinery, assisting in kit arrangements, preparing and handing over tools to mechanics, monitoring the inventory of supplies, and performing basic repairs as needed... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hoists
   • Cranes
   • Electric Motors
   • Ladders
   • Hand Tools
   • Dollies
   • Pump Alignment
   • Fall Protection
   • Hoisting
   • Building Materials
   • Hydraulic Systems
   • Install Equipment
   • PPE
   • Precision Tools

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   Responsibilities:

   • Fabricate materials using cutting torches, grinders, metabo etc.
   • Used oxygen and acetylene torches to cut steel, and operate heavy machinery (fork truck )
   • Prepare materials for use and used lifts and hoists to move materials; used specialized hand and power tools.
   • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble equipment and machinery using blueprints and manufacturers manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
   • Direct workers engage in hoisting of machinery and equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your millwright helper job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A millwright helper salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, millwright helpers' average salary in kansas is 53% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level millwright helpers earn 47% less than senior-level millwright helpers.
   • Certifications. A millwright helper with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a millwright helper's salary.

   Average millwright helper salary

   $16.68hourly

   $34,700 yearly

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   Entry-level millwright helper salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a millwright helper job description

   A job description for a millwright helper role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a millwright helper job description:

   Millwright helper job description example

   Assist journeyman in the planning, lay‐out, installation, testing and repair all types of construction related systems and components in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
   Responsibilities
   
   + Use appropriate hand (i.e. hammer, screwdriver, wire strippers, wrenches) and power tools (i.e. drills, threading machine, grinders, saws) to fit and install all types of materials and components
   
   + Assist journeyman with installation or repair of fixtures, apparatus and equipment as directed.
   
   + Measure, cut, and bend materials with degrees of supervision.
   
   + Assist journeyman with assigned tasks; may include working at heights or in trenches or excavations as needed.
   
   + May disassemble and remove damaged or worn components under supervision
   
   + Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
   
   + Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft workers with materials, tools, equipment and supplies
   
   + Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
   
   + Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of craft worker's tools and equipment
   
   + Perform any other routine duties as directed by experienced craft workers
   
   + Help install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications
   
   + Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
   
   + Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
   
   + Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
   
   + Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
   
   + Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
   
   + Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
   
   + Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
   
   + Listen to co-worker's suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
   
   + Coordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job
   
   + Actively participate in on‐the‐job training and mentoring opportunities with co‐workers in your craft when provided
   
   + Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
   
   + Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, which may include P&ID, ISO's, schedules, and various diagrams, among others. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions
   
   + With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in planning, installing and/or repair systems in accordance with those plans and specifications. Assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently
   
   + Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed
   
   + Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
   
   + If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
   
   + Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
   
   + Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities
   
   + Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision
   
   + Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor
   
   Qualifications
   
   EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
   
   + Experience working in one or more construction craft roles as a helper or laborer, or a combination of work experience and training, and a basic knowledge of the craft assigned.
   
   + Must be at least 18 years of age
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
   
   + Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's Zero Injury principles
   
   + Proficient in one or more craft areas
   
   + Ability to compute basics numbers, read scales and use simple fractions
   
   + Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
   
   + Developing knowledge in the fabrication, installation or maintenance of construction components and systems testing of various systems with appropriate tools, and familiarity with any applicable state and federal codes. Must have all necessary for licenses required for the area the work is to be performed, if applicable.
   
   + Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see craft specific Helper Tool List
   
   Wanzek construction offers an extensive and competitive benefit package that includes, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 (k), and paid time off. Salary depends upon experience: $20-24 per hour.
   
   MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
   
   Job LocationsUS-CO-Pueblo
   
   Posted Date1 week ago(10/5/2022 9:47 AM)
   
   
   # of Openings 1
   
   Candidate Search Category Construction

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5. Post your job

   To find millwright helpers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any millwright helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level millwright helpers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your millwright helper job on Zippia to find and recruit millwright helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit millwright helpers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new millwright helper

   Once you've found the millwright helper candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new millwright helper first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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