The following industrial opportunities were verified from current publicly available hiring information on August 4, 2026. This edition focuses on refinery, power generation, LNG, chemical, paper mill, and industrial shutdown work across the United States.
1. Superior Skilled Trades
Position: Journey Millwrights (Traveling Shutdowns)
Location: Tacoma, Washington (Travel throughout the Pacific Northwest)
Pay
- $32–$38/hour
- Hotel provided
- $45/day meal per diem
Schedule
- 40–70 hours per week
- Shutdowns may include 7, 10 or 12-hour shifts
Start Date
- August 10, 2026
Duration
- Approximately 3 months
Industry
- Paper Mill Shutdowns
Requirements
- Journey-level Millwright experience
- Industrial maintenance
- Precision alignment
- Willing to travel
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Phone: Contact through Superior Skilled Trades corporate office
- Email: Recruiting department
Verified
- August 4, 2026
2. Palmer Industrial
Positions
- Pipe Welders
- Pipe Fitters
- ASME Welders
Locations
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Texas
Pay
- Top industry pay
- Weekly payroll
- Per diem available (project dependent)
Schedule
- 5, 6 or 7 day work weeks
- 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts
Industries
- Refineries
- Chemical Plants
- Cement Plants
- Mining
- Power Generation
Requirements
- Must pass weld tests
- Drug screen
- NCCER preferred
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Phone: Palmer Tool Company
- Email: Recruiting Department
Verified
- August 4, 2026
3. Southern Response Services
Upcoming Fall Outage
Positions
- Tube Welders
- MIG Welders
- Boilermakers
Pay
- Tube Welders:
- Days: $39.85/hr
- Nights: $42.52/hr
- MIG Welders:
- Days: $38.68/hr
- Nights: $41.27/hr
- Boilermakers:
- Days: $35.12/hr
- Nights: $37.47/hr
Per Diem
- $125/day worked
Industry
- Power Plant / Industrial Outage
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Phone: 251-445-3811
- Email: BBuford@SouthernResponse.com
Verified
- August 4, 2026
4. Trillium Construction
Position
- Agricultural Millwrights
Location
- Mankato, Minnesota
Pay
- Up to $32/hour
Per Diem
- $100/day
Schedule
- Monday–Saturday
- 6×12s
Project
- Industrial shutdown
Duration
- Through August 28, 2026
Requirements
- 3+ years shutdown experience
- Conveyor systems
- Material handling
- Mechanical maintenance
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Phone: Trillium Construction Recruiting
- Email: Recruiting Department
Verified
- August 4, 2026
5. Midwest Ironworks LLC
Positions
- Pipefitters
- Pipe Welders
- Millwrights
Location
- North Dakota
Pay
- Competitive (contact employer)
Per Diem
- $125/day
Hours
- 50–70 hours weekly
Industry
- Industrial Shutdowns
Requirements
- Previous shutdown experience
- Industrial construction background
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Recruiting available through Midwest Ironworks
Verified
- August 4, 2026
6. D7 Pneumatics
Position
- Industrial Millwrights
Locations
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Additional nationwide shutdown assignments
Pay
- $26–40/hour
Industry
- Industrial shutdown maintenance
Requirements
- 3+ years industrial experience
- Must travel
- Own hand tools
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- D7 Pneumatics Recruiting
Verified
- August 4, 2026
7. Borusan Pipe USA
Position
- Industrial Millwright
Location
- Baytown, Texas
Industry
- Pipe Manufacturing
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years industrial experience
- Blueprint reading
- P&ID knowledge
- Rotating equipment
- Rigging
- Lockout/Tagout
- OSHA safety compliance
Union/Open Shop
- Open Shop
Company Contact
- Borusan Pipe USA Human Resources
Verified
- August 4, 2026
8. D&Z (Day & Zimmermann)
Position
- Millwright Helpers
Location
- Cooper Nuclear Station
- Nebraska
Pay
- $30.00–30.45/hour
Per Diem
- Available for eligible travelers
Project
- Nuclear Refueling Outage
Outage Begins
- September 26, 2026
Requirements
- Industrial mechanical experience
- Nuclear outage experience preferred
Union/Open Shop
- Outage Contractor
Company Contact
- D&Z Nuclear Recruiting
Verified
- August 4, 2026
Hiring Trends This Week
- Paper mill shutdown work remains strong in the Pacific Northwest.
- Fall outage hiring is accelerating for welders and boilermakers, with several projects advertising $125/day per diem.
- Traveling industrial contractors continue offering 50–70 hour workweeks for experienced tradespeople.
- NCCER, TWIC, OSHA 10/30, and documented shutdown experience remain among the most requested qualifications.
Verification Date: August 4, 2026.
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