Millwright

Nature of Work

Millwright bugA Millwright lays out, fabricates, assembles, and maintains many different types of machinery, including monorails, conveyors turbine generators, and reactors. She/He uses blueprints,layout instruments, hand tools, power tools, shaft levels, micrometer and dial indica-
tors. She/He must be able to move large parts of machinery with cranes, hoists, and bars. She/He assembles and finishes products using electric arc and acetylene welders. A millwright must also be willing to travel.

Entrance Requirements

Age: Minimum 18 years – May be required to furnish proof of age.

Health: Good health – fit to perform the heavy work of the occupation; must be willing to
furnish a doctor’s certificate of examination if asked.

Aptitude: Mature judgment, ability to read and understand instructions, mechanical and mathematical ability, eye-hand coordination, manual and finger dexterity. Applicants may be required to take and score a qualifying score on an Industry Aptitude Test provided by the JATC Training Director.

Interests: In using hand tools, repair work, working with machines and mechanical devices.

Education: Furnish certificates or transcripts of high school graduation or equivalent.

Term of Apprenticeship

Length of training: Four years or 5,200-8,000 hours.

Related classroom instruction: 144 hours per year.

Credit for previous experience: May be granted after being properly documented (letters from previous employers and transcripts of related instruction) and/or after evaluation by apprenticeship sponsor.

Wages

Apprentices are paid a percentage of the Journey-level hourly wage rate with periodic increases (every six months) based on a satisfactory perform- ance on the job an in related
instruction. Inquire with individual program sponsors for journey-level wage rates.

Suggested High School Subjects

Basic mathematics

Architectural drawing

Shop courses

Plane geometry

Trigonometry

Blueprint reading

Basic Communication

Algebra

 

 

Potential for Advancement

Apprentice: May be evaluated each six months, but at least once a year, (or 1,000 hours) for increasing in wages and advancement in training.

Journey-level: Can become foreman, estimators, superintendents, employers, or contractors.

Employment Outlook

With natural attrition there is a need for new apprentices each year. Inquire with program
sponsors for opening information.

How to Apply

Secure from program sponsors and complete an application. Pass entrance examinations and
oral interviews as necessary. Inquire with individual program sponsors for opening information and more specific entry requirements.

Completion Procedure

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program and recommendation of the pro-
gram sponsor, registered apprentices are awarded a certificate of completion by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training , and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

Program Location and Additional Information Sources:

Montana Carpenter Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
780 Carter Drive
Helena MT 59601
Phone: 406-442-5256

Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Apprenticeship & Training Program
P.O. Box 1728
Helena MT 59624-1728
Phone: 406-444-4500
wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship/apprentice.asp

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
www.carpenters.org/apprenticeship

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