Millwrights
SOC Code: 49-9044Also known as:
Automated Equipment Engineer, Automated Equipment Engineering Technician (Automated Equipment Engineering Tech), Automated Equipment Technician (Automated Equipment Tech), Automobile Equipment Engineer Technician (Auto Equipment Engineer Tech), Automobile Equipment Technician Engineer (Auto Equipment Tech Engineer)
Median Annual Salary
$65,170
+0.0% growth (2024-2034)
4K
Openings/Year
41K
Current Jobs
What Millwrights Do
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
💰 Salary
$65,170
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+0.0%
Little or no change
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
4K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Apprenticeship
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
41,300
Projected Employment (2034)
41,300
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Top Skills Required
Installation
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.
- Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
- Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
- Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
- Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Millwrights
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a millwrights:
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
8,063 degrees awarded •
266 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Millwrights
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become millwrights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do millwrights make?
The median annual salary for millwrights is $65,170.
What education do millwrights need?
Most millwrights positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician.
Is becoming millwrights a good career choice?
Millwrights is projected to see +0.0% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 3,600 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for millwrights?
Top colleges for aspiring millwrights include
Polytech Adult Education, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to millwrights?
Millwrights may also be known as: Automated Equipment Engineer, Automated Equipment Engineering Technician (Automated Equipment Engineering Tech), Automated Equipment Technician (Automated Equipment Tech), Automobile Equipment Engineer Technician (Auto Equipment Engineer Tech), Automobile Equipment Technician Engineer (Auto Equipment Tech Engineer), Construction Millwright, Gear Repairer, Industrial Machine Assembler, Industrial Millwright, Installation Service Representative (Installation Service Rep), Journeyman Millwright, Machine Erector, Machine Installer, Machine Mover, Machine Rigger, Machine Set Up Operator (Machine Set Up Op), Machine Setter, Machinery Dismantler, Machinery Erector, Machinery Mover.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.