Millwright | Alpena Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

TroubleshootingInstallationEquipment MaintenanceRepairingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsBuilding and ConstructionEducation and TrainingEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Manual DexterityNear VisionVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingStatic StrengthTrunk Strength

Tasks

Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, o
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring in
Inventory and store parts, tools, and equipment.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAlignment telescopesAllen wrenchesAngled feeler gaugesArbor pressesBall peen hammersBandsawsBearing heatersBearing pullersBelt sandersBevel protractorsBlock and tackle equipmentBox end wrenchesBrass hammers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-9044.00	Millwrights	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Misaligned machine components — diagnose and correct using jacks, shims, and hand tools with limited oversight in a production plant setting.
Preventive maintenance routines — perform independently on assigned machinery, including lubrication and minor part replacement, according to established schedules.
Hoists and rigging equipment — operate to move and position machinery and equipment safely with reduced supervision on an industrial floor.
Clearances between moving and stationary parts — set to specification by adjusting shims and bolt tension using micrometers and measuring instruments.
Machine assembly sequences — execute routinely using hand tools and power tools, following blueprints and technical manuals in a manufacturing environment.
Defective machine parts — replace or adjust after identifying wear or failure during scheduled maintenance inspections at a production facility.
Alignment tasks — complete using squares, rules, lasers, or plumb bobs with growing proficiency and minimal direction from lead personnel.
Crane operator communications — coordinate effectively using standard hand signals to guide lowering and positioning of assembly units to bedplate.
Bolting, welding, and riveting operations — perform to fasten assembled machines to foundations or structural supports per engineered specifications.
Maintenance logs and work orders — complete accurately using office suite or ERP software to document repairs and parts usage on the job.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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