Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Millwrights install, repair, overhaul and maintain machinery and heavy mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators, in diverse settings including repair shops, plants, construction sites, mines, logging operations, ski hills and most production and manufacturing facilities. Millwrights are also responsible for assembling, aligning, troubleshooting, inspecting, dismantling and moving this machinery and equipment. Troubleshooting may include diagnosing irregularities and malfunctions, making adjustments, and repairing or replacing parts. Millwrights work with a wide variety of tools, including hand and power tools in installation and repair work. Hoisting and lifting equipment such as cranes, jacks and forklifts are commonly used to position large machines or machine parts.

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Recommendations

The following education is recommended: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred) including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.

 

Millwrights enjoy machinery, have good manual dexterity & motor coordination, and are detail oriented.

 

The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with each Level taking 7 weeks (210 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,360 hours of work-based training.

 

The Foundation Program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Level 2 (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative paths into the occupation).

PROGRAM TYPES

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek

Oct 16 2023Dec 01 2023

Millwright (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Oct 16 2023Dec 01 2023

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 23 2023Dec 08 2023

Millwright (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Oct 23 2023Dec 08 2023

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 23 2023Dec 08 2023

Millwright (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Oct 23 2023Dec 08 2023

Millwright (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Quesnel

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Oct 30 2023Dec 14 2023

Millwright (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Oct 30 2023Dec 15 2023

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Quesnel

Jan 02 2024Feb 16 2024

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek

Jan 02 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 02 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) (Harmonized)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Jan 02 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) (Harmonized)

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Jan 02 2024Feb 15 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 03 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Jan 03 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Jan 03 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 03 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Jan 03 2024Feb 16 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Jan 08 2024Feb 23 2024

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops

Feb 20 2024Apr 05 2024

Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 20 2024Apr 05 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 20 2024Apr 05 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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BCIT

BBY - Burnaby

Feb 20 2024Apr 05 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Quesnel

Feb 26 2024Apr 12 2024

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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College of the Rockies

Main Campus

Feb 26 2024Apr 11 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ.

Cloverdale

Feb 26 2024Apr 12 2024

Millwright/Industrial Mechanic (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Mar 04 2024Apr 19 2024

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek

Mar 04 2024Apr 19 2024

Millwright (Harmonized)

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College of New Caledonia

Prince George - Main Campus

Mar 11 2024Apr 26 2024

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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