What the heck is a Millwright??
A Millwright in short is a “mechanic” who basically performs maintenance on machinery within a industry setting such as Pulp and Paper, Mining, and Oil and Gas. You will perform work on pumps, chains, belt drives, fabrication, paper machines, rock crushers, etc. In Canada it is a 4 year apprenticeship with college training and hands on training included. The Certification……You must be licensed in order to practice your trade in your province or state. I am licensed as a Millwright in the province of Ontario. I also currently hold Inter-Provincial (“Red Seal”)certification to perform my trade in other provinces in Canada. It is another exam to write on top of writing your trade exam in the province you wish to work in. Not sure of the way things work in the U.S.A. but I would imagine it would be much of the same. The U.S. may require you to write another exam in the state you wish to work in as well. The tools……We require a wide range of tools. Most may be purchased at your loca
