Millwright

WHAT HE DOES:

The Millwright is a man of precision working in the areas of moving, leveling, aligning and setting up large machinery. Also incorporated into the Millwright’s scope is rigging, erecting, splicing belts, cleaning, lubricating and replacing gears, fabricating and installing of conveyor systems and welding.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age – minimum 17 years
• High school graduate or equivalency certificate
• Physically able to perform the work of the trade
• Indicate interest, desire and willingness to learn

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE:

• Diploma or equivalency certificate
• High school transcript
• Birth certificate
• Intent to Hire Program

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:

• Length of Indentureship – 4 years
• Minimum hours of related classroom instruction – 144 hours each year
• Indentured to the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL COURSES:

• Algebra
• Carpentry
• Advanced Math
• Welding
• Trigonometry
• Optical Tooling
• Geometry
• Machine Shop
• Mechanical Drawing