Construction & Architecture

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

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Salary Breakdown

Millwrights

Average

$64,240

ANNUAL

$30.88

HOURLY

Entry Level

$47,230

ANNUAL

$22.71

HOURLY

Mid Level

$62,750

ANNUAL

$30.17

HOURLY

Expert Level

$77,800

ANNUAL

$37.40

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

Millwrights

1,920

Projected job openings through 2030

Sample Career Roadmap

Millwrights

Degree Recommendations

T.C. in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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T.C. in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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T.C. in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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T.C. in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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T.C. in Industrial Mechanical
 Ivy Tech Community College
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
 Freedom Academy
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
 Freedom Academy
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
 Freedom Academy
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Industrial Maintenance Technician
 Freedom Academy
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Top Expected Tasks

Millwrights

01

Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.

02

Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.

03

Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.

04

Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

05

Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.

06

Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.

07

Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.

08

Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.

09

Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.

10

Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Millwrights

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

SKILL

Installation

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Repairing

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

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About This Career Path

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Environment

Workers in this occupation must follow safety precautions and use protective equipment, such as hardhats, safety glasses, and hearing protectors. Most work full time in factories, refineries, food-processing facilities, or power plants, or at construction sites. However, they may be on call and work night or weekend shifts. Overtime is common.

Also Known As

  • Millwright helper
  • Millwright mechanic
  • Millwright i
  • Millwright worker
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