Millwrights
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Common Job Titles
- Maintenance Millwright
- Millwright
- Millwright Foreman
- Millwright Instructor
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- Hands-onPerform machinery installation, dismantling, and relocation operations following blueprints and layout plans using hydraulic cranes and hoisting equipment.Proficient
- Hands-onExecute precisely mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance using precision measuring instruments and hand tools in industrial settings.Proficient
- Hands-onDemonstrate mastery rigging and hoisting techniques using chain hoists, slings, and block and tackle equipment under load capacity constraints.Proficient
- KnowledgeEvaluate equipment condition and compliance with specifications through quality control inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate safety protocols and risk management practices when coordinating with team members during heavy equipment installation projects.Proficient
- KnowledgeOrganize work sequences and resource allocation for installation projects prioritizing tasks under time constraints while maintaining quality standards.Proficient
- KnowledgeAnalyze mechanical system malfunctions and performance issues through inspection and diagnostic procedures to determine root causes.Developing
- Hands-onOperate precision alignment and leveling equipment including laser levels, dial indicators, and optical squares to ensure machinery accuracy.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret technical blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications using CAD software and measurement calculations for installation planning.Developing
- Hands-onPerform welding and metal fabrication tasks using MIG, TIG, and oxyacetylene equipment for equipment modification and repair.Developing
- KnowledgeApply mechanical principles and mathematical calculations to determine load capacities, clearances, and alignment tolerances for machinery placement.Developing
- MindsetParticipate in knowledge transfer and apprentice training activities demonstrating proper techniques and safety practices on the job site.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Millwrights (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
40,660
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,100. 25th percentile: U.S. $55,420. 50th percentile: U.S. $65,170. 75th percentile: U.S. $80,580. 90th percentile: U.S. $93,740. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $45,100 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $93,740 |
| Workers on average earn | $68,640 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical4.8/5
- Mathematics4.4/5
- Building and Construction4.2/5
- Education and Training3.8/5
- Engineering and Technology3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air compressors
- Alignment telescopes
- Allen wrenches
- Angled feeler gauges
- Arbor presses
- Ball peen hammers
- Bandsaws