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Industrial Millwright

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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A journey-level Industrial Millwright is typically someone who has at least 4 years of experience in the field. They will be able to: identify hand tools, fasteners, and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications; apply basic layout principles, blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math; identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application; apply oxyfuel cutting techniques; use safe rigging practices; and more.

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Focus Statement A journey-level Industrial Millwright is typically someone who has at least 4 years of experience in the field. They will be able to: identify hand tools, fasteners, and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications; apply basic layout principles, blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math; identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application; apply oxyfuel cutting techniques; use safe rigging practices; set baseplates and soleplates; properly use precision measuring tools; install packing and seals (including mechanical seals); remove and install bearings and couplings; fabricate shims; prealign and install equipment; install belt and chain drives, fans, and blowers; identify conveyor parts and explain their functions; distinguish types of alignment (conventional, laser and reverse) and identify the steps that must be taken for each; identify types of pumps common to the millwright trade and distinguish their application, troubleshooting, and repairing procedures; identify types of compressors and their maintenance procedures; troubleshoot and repair gearboxes; identify turbine components and explain their functions. Overview l Three-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply millwright fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and basic skills
  • Install and maintain bearings and fasteners for industrial rotating equipment and machinery
  • Select and apply packing seals and gaskets for industrial equipment and piping systems
  • Install industrial equipment including machinery and mechanical components in compliance with applicable requirements
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment and mechanical systems to identify and resolve faults
  • Perform shaft and equipment alignment using precision alignment techniques and tools
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Millwrights49-9044.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
  • Machinists51-4041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • 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.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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