Millwrights
Millwrights work in teams to install, maintain, diagnose and repair industrial machines; some that are worth millions of dollars. This includes precision work in nuclear power plants. Millwrights are skilled construction mechanics who study and interpret blueprints, then drill, weld, bolt and do whatever is required to keep the industry working in perfect order.
Compensation Information
Work Conditions
Both indoor and outdoor, nearly every facility and building type, varying weather, physically demanding, new and existing construction, working from heights
Skills Needed
Math, spatial and mechanical ability, hand/eye coordination, physical stamina, fast-paced thinking and reacting, problem solving, comfortable with heights, blueprint reading, detail-oriented
Application Requirements
Education and Training
How to Apply
The applicant must contact and apply with listed signatory union contractors until the applicant finds a contractor willing to take them on as an apprentice. Once a contractor is secured, the applicant must have the contractor complete the Union Sponsor Letter located within the application packet. The signed Sponsor Letter, passing ACT/Accuplacer scores, required paperwork, and all necessary personal documents must be submitted to the training facility in order to begin the apprenticeship program.
