Careers: Millwrights
Millwrights
In the Forest Products Sector, Millwrights install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment in wood and sawmills and other production plants according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
$29.76
Median Hourly Wage
25
Average Annual Openings
112
Near-term Retirement
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, your typical duties would include:
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
- Handling and moving objects
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials
- Making decisions and solving problems
- Performing general physical activities
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Operations monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Installation
- Critical thinking
- Repairing
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Short-Term Training:
- Welding
- Manufacturing technology
- Metal fabrication
Professional Certifications
- Certified Welder
- OSHA 10
- NCCER
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
291
Projected Growth:
-8% in Maine
Hires:
129
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
Most workers have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive moderate-term on-the-job training, which can take 6 months or more. However, there are training programs and pathways available that can reduce the amount of time spent in training. Career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, and skill attainment. To advance, workers need 5 or more years within the role and to demonstrate leadership, experience, and capabilities.
Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Moderate on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Welding
- Manufacturing technology
- Metal fabrication
Professional Certifications
- Certified Welder
- OSHA 10
- NCCER
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
291
Projected Growth:
-8% in Maine
Hires:
129
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