What is a construction millwright and how to become one

Key steps to become a construction millwright

1. Explore construction millwright education requirements

   Most common construction millwright degrees

   Associate

   29.4 %

   High School Diploma

   23.5 %

   Bachelor's

   23.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific construction millwright skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	87.73%
   Gear Boxes	12.27%

3. Complete relevant construction millwright training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New construction millwrights learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a construction millwright based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real construction millwright resumes.

4. Research construction millwright duties and responsibilities

   • Interpret blueprints and schematics, and MIG or TIG weld parts as defined in specification sheets.
   • General steel fabrication, MIG and stick welding, grain elevator repair, and new grain elevator construction.
   • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble equipment and machinery using blueprints and manufacturers manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
   • Assist journeymen in performing daily tasks, preventive maintenance, working on condensers, building I.D., P.A.

5. Prepare your construction millwright resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your construction millwright resume.

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6. Apply for construction millwright jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a construction millwright job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams