Careers: Millwrights
Millwrights
This job is right for you if….
You enjoy installing, dismantling, maintaining, repairing, and reassembling machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
Fast Facts:
A millwright is a high-precision craftsman or skilled tradesman. They work with and install large pumps, values, rollers, turbines, rotors, fans, and more!
What They Do:
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Technical Skills:
- watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
- installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs
They Do Well At Jobs That Need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
Median Hourly Earnings:
$25.18
Job Types Include:
- Industrial Mechanic
- Construction Worker
Maine Based Resources To Get Training: Millwrights
Entry-Level Education
H.S/G.E.D/Apprenticeship
Currently, there are several vocational trade schools that have specialized classes in industrial manufacturing.
- Beal University – Bangor, ME
- Northeast Technical Institut – Bangor, ME
- Northern Penobscot Tech Region – Lincoln, ME
- Southern Aroostook Vocational – Staceyville, ME 04777
Maine Community College System
Community Colleges offer programs like an Associate’s degree in Electrical Construction & Maintenance as well as Industrial Maintenance.
- Northern Maine Community College – Presque Isle, Maine
- Central Maine Community College – Auburn, Maine
- Eastern Maine Community College – Bangor, Maine
- Kennebec Valley Community College – Fairfield and Hinkley, Maine
- Southern Maine Community College – South Portland, Maine
- Washington County Community College – Calais, Maine
- York County Community College – Wells, Maine
University of Maine- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Post-Secondary Training
Eastern Millwright Regional Council
Offering extensive training for continued experience.
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