Millwright

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In most cases, Millwrights work in power plants, factories, and other similar industrial settings. They assemble, move, set up, and dismantle tools and machinery. For this reason, this job requires flexibility and dexterity, as Millwrights carry equipment, stand, and crouch through the day. In addition to this, Millwrights need to be comfortable using large equipment like cranes and trucks, be good with tools, and be able to read plans.

What does a Millwright do?

A Millwright, or Industrial Mechanic, is a professional who operates industrial machinery found in construction sites, factories, power plants, and other sectors. Their duties include installing equipment, repairing items, and transferring machinery to needed locations.

Responsibilities

A Millwright should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Millwright should be able to execute:

Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts

Required Skills

A competitive Millwright will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools
Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints
Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues
Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others

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