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Millwright Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Millwrights install conveyor systems, escalators, giant electrical turbines and generators. Millwrights are skilled construction mechanics who study and interpret blueprints, and use machine tools and precision instruments, working to specifications requiring tolerances to a thousandth of an inch. They work primarily with metals using precision machinery and equipment.

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Working Conditions

Millwrights usually work indoors on installation and maintenance work, but may work outdoors, often using scaffolding. They often work split shifts and overtime, and travel long distances for work.

Minimum Qualifications

Available Apprenticeship Programs


Committee NameCityAverage Wage
PACIFIC NW CARPENTERS JATCPORTLAND$55.20View for #10570335 Apprenticeship Details
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PCC STRUCTURALS DEER CREEK TATCPORTLAND$47.81View for #11380308 Apprenticeship Details
WESTERN STAR - IAM 1005 JATCPORTLAND$34.35View for #11730308 Apprenticeship Details