Job Title

 

Construction Millwright

 

Job Description

 

Construction Millwrights install, maintain and troubleshoot industrial machinery, mechanical equipment and other automated and robotic systems. They work for both contractors and/or engineering departments working in close association with other construction trades. As a Construction Millwright, this job involves installing turbines, boilers, reactors, conveyer systems and automated systems. Knowledge of both construction and manufacturing processes, metallurgy, welding, blue print reading and precise measuring instruments are required.  

 

Education Requirements

 

To become a Construction Millwright one has to successfully complete an apprenticeship program, which requires:

  • Grade 12 preferred

 

The Construction Millwright Apprenticeship Program includes:

 

  • 8,000 hours of training under the supervision of a qualified journeyperson. This is divided into 4 periods of 2,000 hours of training.
  • The apprenticeship will take from 3 to 4 years, being divided into 90% on-the-job and 10% classroom training.
  • Certification in Construction Millwright is available after the completion of the apprenticeship program. However it is not required in all the provinces, but highly recommended.
  • Once certified, one can apply for an Interprovincial Certification ? Red Seal for work outside the province.

Schools that provide the Construction Millwright Program in Ontario, Canada

 

George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (416) 415-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-265-2002 (only Canada and US)               
Web: http://www.georgebrown.ca/

 

Conestoga College ? Institution of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (519) 748-5220
Web: http://www.conestogac.on.ca

 

Fanshawe College - of Applied Arts and Technology
London, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (519) 452-4430
Fax: (519) 452-4420
Web: http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/


For up-to-date information:


Millwrights Regional Councilor of Ontario - with location in Toronto, Hamilton and St. Chaterines.              

Web: http://www.millwrightsontario.com/eng/become4.htm


Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario Inc.            
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Web: http://www.amcontario.ca/

 

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Workplace Support Services Branch
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices