How To Become a Millwright

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Millwrights or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Millwrights what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

A high school diploma is the typical education needed to become a millwright. However, employers increasingly prefer to hire workers with some education in industrial technology from a community or technical college. There are 2-year associate’s degree programs in industrial maintenance that also provide good preparation for prospects. Employers also prefer to hire workers who have taken high school or postsecondary courses in mechanical drawing, mathematics, blueprint reading, computer programming, or electronics.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Millwright. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

No license or certification required for Millwrights

Skills required

We asked other Millwrights if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Millwrights are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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