Millwright

Career Overview

A day in the life of a millwright might involve installing a giant turbine for an industrial mechanic to maintain and keep humming. Millwright, or industrial mechanic, is a tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. They interpret drawings, follow layouts, and assemble parts until they are in perfect working order. Industrial mechanics and millwrights may be cross-trained in a second trade, such as pipefitting, welding, machining or electrical maintenance. A day in the life of a millwright might involve installing a giant turbine for an industrial mechanic to maintain and keep humming.

Other job titles include: maintenance millwright, millwright business representative, precision millwright