Hello World! Welcome Friends! In the world of industrial services, one that you may not have heard too much about is that of being a millwright. Let’s get into what a millwright is and how to become one.
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What Do They Do?
Industrial millwright services consists of a person who assembles, installs, dismantles and moves machinery of all types. This machinery can range from conveyor systems to complex turbine generators. Often these jobs can take several millwrights based on their size and scope, and can take several weeks to complete.
Here is a list of some of the things millwrights would be expected to do:
- using all kinds of heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, welding equipment, and scales
- understand and follow appropriate safety procedures
- assemble and balance new machinery to prepare it for safe operation
- dismantling and storing equipment when it is no longer in use
- read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and service manuals
Education and Training
Most millwright services require at least a high school diploma. For specialized services, a millwright may need to complete certification and or an associates degree in industrial maintenance. These types of degrees can take about two years to complete and include topics such as math, schematic reading, electrical fundamentals and learning CAD software.
Like other trades, millwrights must do an apprenticeship for 3-5 years in order to get the hands-on experience that is necessary to be able to do this sort of work. Each year of apprenticeship consists of about 144 hours of instruction as well up to 2,000 hours of paid work experience training. This training consists of learning how to read blueprints, troubleshoot issues with machinery, and performing maintenance on all types of equipment.
Skills
Since a millwright must work in a complex environment in order to install or disassemble machinery, here are a few skills necessary in order to do the job well:
- ability to do math and make correct calculations
- time management to ensure efficiency
- organization to make sure that no part is left behind when installing or disassembling
- sharp problem-solving skills as most jobs present themselves with unforeseen issues
- physically fit as you will be carrying heavy objects and will need flexibility to fit into tight spaces
As you can see, millwrights are an extremely essential part of any factory or business that utilizes the operation of machinery. Highly skilled millwrights get the job done to get businesses up and running.
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