Millwright duties and responsibilities
A good Millwright is well-versed in the latest diagnostic equipment and technical manuals. They constantly deal with setting up, maintaining, and repairing intricate and sometimes massive machines. Duties may include:
- Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
- Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
- Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
- Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
- Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
- Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
- Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
Millwright skills and qualifications
Millwrights need to have excellent manual dexterity, as the job involves the regular handling of small parts. They must have extensive knowledge of the machinery they will be expected to operate. Skills and qualifications generally listed in a job description include:
- Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
- Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools
- Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints
- Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
- Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others
Millwright experience requirements
Generally, Millwrights start by completing an apprenticeship before working on their own. Depending on the degree of complexity involved in the work you need to complete, you will need to hire a Millwright with relevant experience. For instance, if the position requires a Millwright to work alone, then the candidate needs technical knowledge and experience. If a Millwright position involves supervising other employees, then the candidate needs practical experience in leading a team.
Millwright education and training requirements
Since this is a technical position, Millwrights may gain necessary training through an apprenticeship program. They need to have at least a high school diploma, although ideal candidates may have an associate’s degree in industrial maintenance. You may want to give priority to candidates who have completed an accredited Millwright certificate or training program. Millwrights also need to know about the current Canadian occupational health and safety regulations and related safety measures, including specific regulations depending on the industry, region, or province.
Millwright salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, average pay for a Millwright is $34.36 per hour. Actual earnings will vary depending on the company’s location and size, as well as on the candidate’s education and previous experience.
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