Millwrights install, repair, overhaul and maintain machinery and heavy mechanical equipment, such as conveyor systems in diverse settings including repair shops, plants, construction sites, mines, logging operations, ski hills and most production and manufacturing facilities. Millwright is designated as Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
Millwrights also perform routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment, adjusting valves and seals, and investigating breakdowns.
Millwrights work from plans and blueprints and install equipment using hand tools, power tools, and hoisting equipment. They use grinders and lathes to make customized parts and construct machinery foundations. Some Millwrights specialize in construction and installation only, while others are involved in trouble shooting.
