Electromechanician / Millwright
OFO No: 671202
Other names for Millwright:
- Electromechanician
- Ground Electromechanician
- Machine Tool Millwright
- Millwright (Electromechanician)
- Printers’ Mechanic
Youtube clip – Millwright – Metal Engineering
For training options in South Africa – scroll down
What is a Millwright?
A Millwright is a craftsman or specialised tradesman.
They install, maintain and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
They may work on production machines, electrically driven machines and/or electronic control gear.
Millwrights usually work in the manufacturing section of factories, government agencies, Eskom, Sasol, and other large corporations, but they can also work for themselves.
What does a Millwright do?
- interprets drawings
- dismantles machines or electrical motors to trace faults
- makes temporary repairs while part is being ordered/made
- keeps up to date with new components which is essential
- checks wiring to determines power consumption
- assembles, fits and installs new machinery
- repairs and lubricates machines
- signals to crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate.
Are you … ?
- mechanically minded?
- self confident?
- able to deal with pressure?
- a person with good hand-eye co-ordination?
- physically fit?
- detail orientated?
How do I become a Millwright?
You can choose one of these career pathways:
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship (training at a TVET college with practical training under a qualified artisan)
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Electro-Mechanics Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Millwright – Diamond Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Millwright – Metalliferious Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Learnership – Millwright – Coal Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- Learnership – Millwright – (Open Cast) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
How much does a Millwright earn?
- PAYSCALE – CLICK HERE
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Automotive Electrician … or … Armature Winder
Is becoming an Electromechanician / Millwright the right career choice for me?
