Millwrights install, take apart, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
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- Millwrights
- Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to best specifications
- Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls
- Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
- Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
- Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components
- Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill
- Take apart machinery and equipment when there is a problem
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.1%
Job Opening 106
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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