Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
36 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Millwrights: $65,170 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | General |
| Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts. | General |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Bolt objects into place. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. | General |
| Lay out work according to specifications. | General |
| Level machines or equipment. | General |
| Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery. | General |
| Operate heating or drying equipment. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment. | General |
| Grind parts to required dimensions. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | Management |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |