Certificate of Qualification 426A

Construction Millwright

A Construction Millwright is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs industrial machinery and equipment used in various industries. They use a variety of tools and equipment to assemble, install, and align machineries, such as conveyor systems, turbines, and generators, ensuring that the equipment operates efficiently and safely. Construction Millwrights must have a good understanding of technical drawings and schematics and be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with machinery. They work in a variety of settings, including factories, power plants, and construction sites, and must follow strict safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

Required Skills & Features

Attention to detail
Strong hand-eye coordination
Strong communication skills
Ability to plan and visualize

Minimum Standards

Grade 12 Diploma preferred (Grade 10 minimum)

Apprenticeship

8000 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by three 8-week sessions of in-class technical training.

Employment Areas

Heavy Industrial Construction
Institutional and Commercial Construction

Duties & Responsibilities

Interpret drawings and performs mathematical calculations
Use hand and power tools operates forklifts, booms, low capacity cranes, and other equipment
Select and use materials & fasteners
Weld, braze, solder, rig & hoist
Install material handling systems installs, and commissions machinery & automated robotic systems
Install bearings, seals & packing, pipe systems & valves, fans & blowers, electric & electronic controls, pneumatic & hydraulic systems