Millwright

What You Will Learn:

A millwright, also known as an industrial mechanic, installs, maintains, repairs, and overhauls heavy machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems, performing routine tasks like adjusting valves and troubleshooting breakdowns. Unlike machinists—who create precise parts from raw materials using machine tools—millwrights work across diverse environments such as mines, logging operations, ski hills, and manufacturing plants, often blending skills from mechanics, electricians, and machinists to keep large industrial systems running safely and efficiently. Students in millwright training learn safe work practices along with essential skills in math, welding, power transmission (gears, belts, chains), system installation and maintenance, bearing science, fluid power, rigging and hoisting, and pumps and compressors.

What You Will Earn:

• • Skilled Trades BC
  • • in-school technical training required for Level 1 Apprenticeship
    • work-based training hours towards Red Seal Certification
  • High School
  • • grade 12 credits towards graduation

What You Can Expect:

SD83 pays for your tuition to attend full-time. Students pay for all ancillary fees, textbooks, and supplies. Students are responsible to arrange their own reliable transportation to and from campus.

Through a blend of basic theory and hands‑on shop practice, students develop the skills needed to create steel buildings, tanks, equipment, and other fabricated products, building competence for entry‑level roles in industrial settings.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Physical stamina: You can stay active and focused during physical tasks without tiring quickly.
• Safety‑conscious: You follow safety rules, pay attention to your surroundings, and make sure everyone stays safe while working.
• Problem‑solving skills: You like tackling challenges and finding practical solutions when something isn’t working right.
• Attention to detail: You notice small errors or imperfections and like making sure your work is clean, accurate, and well‑finished.
• Hand‑eye coordination: You work well with your hands and can handle tools, materials, and fine details with good control and accuracy.

Help Yourself Succeed By...

• Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
• Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
• Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
• Considering a trade sampler program.
• Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
• Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
• Selecting shop and math based elective courses.
• Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
• Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).