
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
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Attention to detail
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Strong hand-eye coordination
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to plan and visualize
Minimum Standards
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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
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Heavy Industrial Construction
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Institutional and Commercial Construction
Duties & Responsibilities
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Interpret drawings and performs mathematical calculations
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Use hand and power tools operates forklifts, booms, low capacity cranes, and other equipment
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Select and use materials & fasteners
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Weld, braze, solder, rig & hoist
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Install material handling systems installs, and commissions machinery & automated robotic systems
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Install bearings, seals & packing, pipe systems & valves, fans & blowers, electric & electronic controls, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
