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Millwright CVI

Cactus Varied Industries, Amarillo, TX, United States


About the Company
Cactus Varied Industries is a millwright, fabrication, and engineering company based in Amarillo, Texas, and a division of Cactus Feeders. The company provides a wide range of millwright and fabrication services supporting agricultural operations. Cactus Feeders is a 100% employee‑owned organization with 600 employees and operations across Texas, Kansas, & Colorado.

Position Summary
The Millwright is responsible for the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of feedyard feed mill equipment and systems. This role involves working with industrial machinery in a feed mill environment and may also include concrete work. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including occasional work outside normal business hours and limited overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities

Install and construct feed mill equipment and systems

Perform routine maintenance and repair of industrial machinery

Conduct welding and cutting tasks as needed

Operate heavy equipment such as man baskets, telehandlers, skid loaders, and loaders

Assist with pouring, placing, and finishing concrete

Work at heights and in various outdoor conditions

Follow all company policies and OSHA safety regulations

Collaborate with team members and complete tasks independently when required

Be available to work extended hours or weekends as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in feed mill or agricultural construction operations

Proven welding skills preferred

Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities

Attention to detail and effective time management skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Work Environment

Primarily outdoor and industrial settings

Exposure to varying weather conditions

Physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods

Pay and Benefits

Hourly pay based on experience

Full-time position

Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit

Competitive & affordable health, dental, and vision insurance packages

100% paid retirement through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K

Company Paid Life Insurance

Continuing Education Scholarships

Cactus Feeders/CVI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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