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Host	What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? Reply - Report abuse
samson in Valley, Germany 58 months ago	I want to become a millwright - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (5) Reply - Report abuse
Chris in Calgary, Alberta 52 months ago	Im a 2nd year millwright apprentice. listen to all the advice journeymen have to offer. work effiently and try to be prepared with all the tools you need in advance. it helps to always a tape measure on hand. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
Kevin in Knoxville, Tennessee 48 months ago	Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? mathematical, mechanical/techinical, and ability to work well with others to achieve tolerances to one thousandth of an inch. Contact your millwright local union hall in your area for the best training offered anywhere in the world! It's a four apprenticeship where you will work to earn a living as you attend classes on nights and weekends. Union millwrights strive for perfection and will settle for nothing less than excellance! Union millwrights are the best trained, highest skilled workforce anywhere. check union millwright.com for a list of phone numbers to local union halls in your area, GOOD LUCK! PROUD TO BE A UNION MILLWRIGHT - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Jim in Vancouver, Washington 45 months ago	Get into the apprenticeship program as soon as possible. Your nearest union local should be able to give you all necessary information. Take classes at your local junior college such as blueprint reading, welding, fluid power, basic machining practices and industrial math. Invest in a GOOD set of tools. As you get closer to journeylevel status you should have a full set of handtools up to around 2" as well as machinist tools such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, snap gauges, combination square. As your level of experience increases, try to specialize in specific types of equipment installation/repair such as rotating equipment, metal working equipment, cranes or vacuum furnaces. (During your career you'll likely find yourself working on machines you've never seen before, so learn all you can from those you apprentice under.) Stay focused on doing THE BEST job you can. Just remember. The quality of your work has YOUR name on it! Good luck. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
billy locial 1554 in Franklin, Tennessee 45 months ago	Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? Math,mechanial ability,self starting and the ability to think outside the box.Have the couarge to take the lead when others decline. Show up everyday, do as your instructed.Stay focused on the job at hand ask questions.Seek out journeymen that have experance to offer. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Chubby in Stacy, Minnesota 44 months ago	Millwrighting can be a great career. As with anything, you will get out of it what you put into it. If you want to know more about Union Millwrighting check out, www.millwrightmasters.com The above website has a wealth of information for and about Millwrights. Good Luck, Chubby - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
brizzo in Hurricane, West Virginia 42 months ago	someone was telling me about a website that posts jobs all across the us, needing millwrights, and you can just get the contact numbers call them up and go to work? is this true? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Chubby in Forest Lake, Minnesota 42 months ago	Yes Brizzo. It's called RoadTech.com. Just be aware that a lot of those jobs are non-union, and while no one will fault a guy for feeding his family, if you are a member of a union and you take a non-union job, you may/will find yourself in trouble with your local hall. All of that being said, like anything else in life, read the fine print. Get all the details before packing your bags. Good Luck and Work Safe! Chubby - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
valin_dahl in Vancouver, British Columbia 41 months ago	I am looking at taking the Millwright pre-apprentaship program and I am trying to find both employees and employers in the field here in British columbia to talk for informational interviews. Feel free to reply to me at valin_dahl@yahoo.ca - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 41 months ago	Visit www.unionmillwright.com . Who are the Millwrights and What do they do ! Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
iron head in Port Charlotte, Florida 39 months ago	Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? get your twic card and your nccer card and you will get a good paying job as a millwright if you can get an entry level position working on turbines or conveyors or rebuiling valves you"ll be doing yourself a great service these are the types of jobs that are the most popular for millwrights right now - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
CMurphy in Greenville, North Carolina 36 months ago	Millwright / Iron Worker / Structural Stick Welder / Computer & Network Engineer 10 years experience in shutdowns, specifically shutdowns on frame 5 and frame 7 gas turbines, as well as any model of steam turbine known to man! I have a valid TWIC !! I can Pass a G3/G4 Test! I will work US or IRAQ, Afghanistan, Anywhere World Wide! I have a valid Passport! I know every standard crane signal there is! I can operate anything that moves or has moving parts! I dont eat much, and can sleep on a sheet of plastic (in case your company pays per diem or covers expenses :P ) I am a certified rigger! I am not afraid of heights! RESUME LOCATION: www.hyperactivehosting.com/personal/resume-millwright_cover_letter.doc www.hyperactivehosting.com/personal/resume-millwright.doc My Kids Are Starving, My House is going to be foreclosed, Please for the love of all that is holy, someone hook a brotha up! Sincerely, Clifton Murphy - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
CMurphy in Greenville, North Carolina 36 months ago	Chubby - roadtech.com is a website that sells safety equipment, not a job hunting tool website... got a correct URL? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
billy locial 1554 in Nashville, Tennessee 36 months ago	Dude Try roadtech with an S RoadTechs.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MWnMobile in Mobile, Alabama 32 months ago	brizzo in Hurricane, West Virginia said: someone was telling me about a website that posts jobs all across the us, needing millwrights, and you can just get the contact numbers call them up and go to work? is this true? Hey just wanted to let you know about another good job search site... completely free membership... and it has a live chat service to talk to other construction people just like you and me.. My name is Gary and this site covers job openings in all crafts...Give it a try and if ya like it spread the word will you... its completely free and easy to use.... hope to see ya there...heres the link... smokepen.phpbb3now.com/index.php - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 28 months ago	Who Are The MILLWRIGHTS Millwrights are crafts people who do precision machine installation and assembly using sophisticated measuring instruments. They install and align heavy industrial machinery such as conveyor systems, pumping systems, packaging systems, compressors, electric generators and turbines Millwright Ron visit www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
145 in Columbus, Ohio 27 months ago	Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? 1.)take everyones ideas in consideration. 2.)do it right the FIRST TIME!! 3.)be safe!! Pay attention.You just may learn something new,or easer - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 23 months ago	Union Millwright: A Union Millwright career is filled with variety. It is a hands-on and challenging job. From Pin Setters at a Bowling Alley into the Belly Of The Beast at Nuclear Plants. Space Shuttle shaft alignment to the Study of Black Holes in space. Union Millwrights " We Are The Future " Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 23 months ago	Union Millwrights: Precision When a high level of precision is required, devices such as lasers and ultrasonic measuring tools are used. Union Millwrights are well trained in these areas and will get the job done correctly and with the precision that is required.. Do It The Wright Way Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 23 months ago	Leveling and Alignment Precision leveling and alignment are extremely important in the assembly process of installing all machinery. The Union Millwrights will "Do It The Wright Way" Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 22 months ago	A hundred years from now,They will gaze upon our work, and marvel at our skills,but will never know our names. And that will be good enough for me. Union Millwrights Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 22 months ago	"Excellence Is A Process Not A Goal To Do Better" The Future Belongs To The Millwright's Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 20 months ago	A hundred years from now,They will gaze upon our work, and marvel at our skills,but will never know our names. And that will be good enough for me. Union Millwrights Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (6) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 20 months ago	The person who works with his hands is a laborer; the person that works with his hands and his head is an artisan; the person who works with his hands, his head and his heart is a Union Millwright Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Mentoring: in Saint Maries, Idaho 19 months ago	Mentoring: "Our member's willingness to continually upgrade and share their skills is what separates us from the competition." "Brotherhood is: defined as a fraternity of men with a common interest and creed. We can have a very strong Brotherhood." "Remember Union Millwrights are the Trade of all Trades" "Mentoring is: the process in which journeyman Millwrights go out of their way to help other Millwrights to develop their Skills and Pride in their Craft." "There is no better joy than to give back to that, which has been given to you" "The ability to provide assistance creates an environment to promote Brotherhood and Unionism. It is both rewarding and empowering. " " By stepping forward to accept this challenge, you have shown that Union Millwright have the spirit needed for growth and survival in the new millennium." Does your hall have a Mentoring program? Can you except this challenge? Are you a can do Millwright? Where do you want our Union to be in the Future? It is up too us to make our CRAFT Strong and live. We Are The Future.. Unity Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (8) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 19 months ago	Desire! That's the one secret of every good Union Millwrights career. Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No Reply - Report abuse
Union Millwrights: in Saint Maries, Idaho 18 months ago	Union Millwrights: Historically, the name Millwright meant a person who kept a mill in good working order. In those days the Millwrights both designed and supervised the construction of all parts of the mill. In addition, it was usually the Millwright who installed and undertook major repairs to the mills’ equipment and machinery. As steam changed to internal combustion and electrical power sources, the nature of the millwright’s work changed and continues to do so. We Are The Future Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
Union Millwrights: in Saint Maries, Idaho 18 months ago	Union Millwrights: Historically, the name Millwright meant a person who kept a mill in good working order. In those days the Millwrights both designed and supervised the construction of all parts of the mill. In addition, it was usually the Millwright who installed and undertook major repairs to the mills’ equipment and machinery. As steam changed to internal combustion and electrical power sources, the nature of the millwright’s work changed and continues to do so. We Are The Future Millwright Ron www.unionmillwright.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
daub in Columbus, Indiana 18 months ago	Nothing against th e unions, but they starved me for 2 yrs. while I paid them to find work for me. Have been working non-stop 13 yrs. non-union. I am nccer certified instructor and turn out some of the finest millwrights in the world. Anyone could learn something from my grads. Just saying.... - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
multicraft in Port Charlotte, Florida 18 months ago	im looking for millwright work non union you got any leads?, i was in the pipe fitters union but they been starving me out lately too, all the union guys i know are loooking for work in the non union arena. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
multicraft in Port Charlotte, Florida 18 months ago	Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every millwright must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your millwright expertise? the top 3 traits for a millwright nowadays huh? i'd say laser shaft alignment, conveyor maintenance and repair, and plc's and controls on the electrical end of things, these are the most highly sought after skills in the industrial millwright job market today, you definately want to know how to weld as well, knowledge of pumps, electrical motors and blowers is also helpfull, i agree with the previous statement on finding a mentor in the trade and trying to learn all you can the skills of a millwright cannot be learnes from a book they need to be learned hands on, be willing to help and work overtime and long hours and you will build the skill set required to call yourself a journeyman millwright wether you are in the union or not. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 16 months ago	Glossary of Pulp and Paper Mill Terminology www.unionmillwright.com/paper4.html Please feel free to copy and print or to link to this page. Unity Millwright Ron - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Millwright Ron in Saint Maries, Idaho 16 months ago	Glossary of Pulp and Paper Mill Terminology www.unionmillwright.com/paper4.html Please feel free to copy and print or to link to this page. Unity Millwright Ron - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse

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