Starting out...

How did you get your start doing millwright work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

most millwright,s start as helpers in production type facilities. myself i got my start as a helper in a wire and plastic extrusion plant assisting journeymen and if you show intrest in your work the oldtimers will take you under their wing. learn electrical,learn hydraulic,s learnrefrigeration a good millwright can do almost everything and do it well. most community colleges have electrical courses and hvac and take some welding courses too good luck!

I got my start in a sawmill. In most production facilities you have to work into an apprenticeship. Show an interest in what the tradesmen are doing and help them whenever you can, it goes a long way when they are choosing an apprentice. Most companies will require at least a high school diploma, and knowledge of welding and fluid power are definite bonuses. The types of industries that you can start in are as varied as the job itself- construction,oilfield,manufacturing, I have heard that Ferrarri only hires millwrights for their plants (don't know about that for sure tho). Some electical and plc training is also helpful. Do a search for apprentice training, you can do your first year in many colleges and then find a job.
Luck is what happens when preperation meets oppotunity!

I had the good fortune to get six years mechanical training and experience from the good ole' USN. After my discharge I went to work installing and repairing stationary diesel engines in pumping plants here on the west coast. Later I made the transition to steam and combustion turbines and learned a lot about generators and motor/generator sets. Along the way I took a lot of classes in electrical controls. From there I began working for a company that installed and repaired metal working machinery and cranes. Now I'm working for a specialized exotic metal manufacturing plant. The machinery is probably as complex as any I've ever encountered, but it's worth the extra effort. Never let yourself stop learning and always look for a niche where your skills fit in well and are in high demand. The opportunities are out there if you develop good skills and keep refining and advancing them. Always follow the RSVP method: Read, Study, Visuaize, Perform. Here's wishin' you a long and prosperous career as a millwright.

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Good Luck,
Chubby

Chubby in Stacy, Minnesota said: If you want learn more about Millwrighting, visit www.millwrightmasters.com .

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Good Luck,
Chubby

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