Millwright
Mechanical Skills
Education Requirements
100

How old does an apprentice have to be?

18

100

how much should you be able to lift?

50lb

100

What are millwrights called when they are in school?

Apprentices

200

What work do they do?

move, maintain, assemble, install or dismantle machinery

200

What language is important to have?

English

200

How long do they stay in school?

4 years

300

Where do most Millwrights work?

Factories, farms, power plants or compost facilities 

300

Which tools should you be prepared to use?

hammers, wrenches, blowtorches and forklifts

300

What is a two year education for a Millwright called?

two-year associates degree

400

Why do Millwrights need to be physically strong?

to be able to lift heavy objects and move machinery

400

What skills do they need to assemble machinery?

Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents

400

What high school education is required?

high school diploma

500

What should millwrights be good at?

Reading plans, good with tools and able to operate large machinery

500

What are two good skills?

Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

500

What are the three levels of welding school called?

Level C, B, and A

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