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Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

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Salary Breakdown

Millwrights

Average

$48,280

ANNUAL

$23.21

HOURLY

Entry Level

$36,750

ANNUAL

$17.67

HOURLY

Mid Level

$46,990

ANNUAL

$22.59

HOURLY

Expert Level

$72,350

ANNUAL

$34.79

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Millwrights

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Current Available Jobs

360

Projected job openings through 2030


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Millwrights

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

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Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

SKILL

Installation

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Repairing

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

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Arm-Hand Steadiness

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Job Opportunities

Millwrights

  • *Millwright Helper 1 - FCCB
    TIC - The Industrial Company    Florence, AZ 85132
     Posted 11 days    

    **Requisition ID: 168327**

    **Position Summary**

    Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

    **Experience Level**

    Entry

    **Primary Responsibilities and Duties**

    • Learn to use hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble and align machinery and install all other items

    • Assist with reviewing and verifying inventory of equipment/machine components; checking accuracy of line and grade of existing foundation; prepare foundation for grouting and/or machinery placement; establishing and use centerlines and bench marks; establishing proper elevation of subsole and sole plates; set and aligning machine components; mix and place all types of grout;

    • Assist skilled craftsman when they torque equipment and machinery; properly rig equipment and machinery and direct crane operators on placement of same. Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs, if any.

    • Assist with dismantling machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools; moving machinery and equipment using hoist, dollies, rollers and trucks;

    • Assist with the assembly and installation of equipment; aligning machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs; assembling machines and attaching them to foundations or other structures according to project specifications.

    **Qualifications**

    • Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position

    • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision

    • Field experience in chosen craft discipline

    • Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

    **Requirements**

    • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

    so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

    • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

    weather conditions

    • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

    • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access

    required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

    maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

    • Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

    • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

    • May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

    construction/industrial site

    • Must have required tools

    • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

    • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background

    check

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

    Company: TIC_Craft


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Millwright Mechanical Craftsman 2 - FCCB
    TIC - The Industrial Company    Florence, AZ 85132
     Posted 11 days    

    **Requisition ID: 168328**

    **Position Summary**

    Plan, lay-out, install and align equipment and machinery in accordance with all plans, specifications, tolerances and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

    **Experience Level**

    Intermediate

    **Primary Responsibilities and Duties**

    • Plan, diagram and lay-out for millwright's work.

    • Use hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble and align machinery and install all other items

    • Review and verify inventory of equipment/machine components; check accuracy of line and grade of existing foundation; prepare foundation for grouting and/or machinery placement; establish and use centerlines and bench marks; establish proper elevation of subsole and sole plates; set and align machine components; mix and place all types of grout;

    • Properly torque equipment and machinery; properly rig equipment and machinery and direct crane operators on placement of same. Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs, if any.

    • Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools; move machinery and equipment using hoist, dollies, rollers and trucks;

    • Assemble and install equipment; align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs; assemble machines and attach them to foundations or other structures according to project specifications.

    **Qualifications**

    •Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

    •Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

    •Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

    **Requirements**

    • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

    so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

    • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

    weather conditions

    • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

    • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access

    required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

    maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

    • Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

    • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

    • May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

    construction/industrial site

    • Must have required tools

    • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

    • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background

    check

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

    Company: TIC_Craft


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Millwright Mechanical Journeyman
    TIC - The Industrial Company    Florence, AZ 85132
     Posted 22 days    

    **Requisition ID: 168011**

    **Position Summary**

    Plan, lay-out, install and align equipment and machinery in accordance with all plans, specifications, tolerances and industry standards.

    **Experience Level**

    Skilled

    **Primary Responsibilities and Duties**

    • Plan, diagram and lay-out for millwright's work.

    • Use hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble and align machinery and install all other items

    • Review and verify inventory of equipment/machine components; check accuracy of line and grade of existing foundation; prepare foundation for grouting and/or machinery placement; establish and use centerlines and bench marks; establish proper elevation of subsole and sole plates; set and align machine components; mix and place all types of grout;

    • Properly torque equipment and machinery; properly rig equipment and machinery and direct crane operators on placement of same. Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs, if any.

    • Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools; move machinery and equipment using hoist, dollies, rollers and trucks;

    • Assemble and install equipment; align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, micrometers and plumb bobs; assemble machines and attach them to foundations or other structures according to project specifications.

    • Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

    • Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

    **Qualifications**

    • Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

    • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

    • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

    **Requirements**

    • The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,

    so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

    • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

    weather conditions

    • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

    • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access

    required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

    maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

    • Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

    • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

    • May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

    construction/industrial site

    • Must have required tools

    • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

    • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background

    check

    _We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate._

    Company: TIC_Craft


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (Millwright)
    Central Arizona Project    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 30 days    

    Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (Millwright)

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    Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (Millwright)

    Salary

    $48.12 Hourly

    Location

    Apache Junction, AZ

    Job Type

    Full-Time

    Job Number

    1259

    Department

    Mechanical Maintenance 2

    Opening Date

    02/25/2025

    Closing Date

    3/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

    + Description

    + Benefits

    + Questions

    Overview & Purpose

    Reporting location is in Apache Junction, Arizona at our Pinal Field Office.

    About the Pay

    Note: The starting pay of $48.12 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $53.47 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.

    About Central Arizona Project

    Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

    Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.

    Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

    + Competitive Salaries

    + Arizona State Retirement System - Pension

    + 401(k)

    + Medical, Dental and Vision

    + Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability

    + 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

    + Paid training & tuition reimbursement

    + 9 paid holidays

    + Paid vacation & sick time

    + Wellness programs

    + No benefits waiting period

    + Relocation benefits

    + Significant training and development opportunities

    + Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

    About the Position

    The Centralized Mechanical Heavy Overhaul Teams function to provide Central Arizona Project (CAP) with internal expertise to maintain our large and geographically dispersed industrial mechanical systems. CAP is seeking a highly-skilled, highly-motivated industrial mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise in the performance and support of this vital function.

    As a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/1163813?keywords=millwright%20mechanic&pagetype=classSpecifications) , you would perform mechanical duties associated with the preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy industrial mechanical equipment utilized in pumping plants, generating stations, check structures, turnouts and other Central Arizona Project facilities. Your performance of these functions helps to ensure that equipment is safe, mechanically sound, and operating efficiently, in order to provide reliable water deliveries. Frequent in-state travel Mondays – Thursdays is part of the job.

    Why is THIS Job Awesome?

    As a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic, your jobsite runs 336 miles long, and you (working with your team members) would have your fingerprints on every piece of moving equipment have here at CAP from pumps, radial gates, and hydraulic turn outs, to underground siphons. Keeping this equipment running is critical to delivering water to the state of Arizona.

    About the Qualifications

    A driver's license with a good driving record, a high school diploma or GED, as well as three or more years of related journeyman-level experience are essential. Having completed a related state-approved apprenticeship is preferred. If you possess a strong working knowledge of hydro-electric generating and pumping systems, hydraulic systems and controls and the ability to troubleshoot; are highly proficient in the safe use of proper tools and equipment for precision measuring and testing, fabricating, welding, calibrating, machinery alignment and leveling, reconditioning, maintaining, and repairing in an industrial mechanical environment; and are well versed about industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control protocols; then we highly encourage you to apply for this position.

    Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply.

    See the Heavy Overhaul Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/1163813?keywords=millwright%20mechanic&pagetype=classSpecifications) position description for more details about job responsibilities, preferred candidate qualifications, working conditions and physical job requirements.

    If you are looking for a millwright/ heavy overhaul mechanic position in a pumping plant environment with exciting learning opportunities and great work/life balance, then this could be the right job for you.APPLY TODAY. Your water, your future.

    Welcome to the Central Arizona Project - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHooP9n9RfA)

    Clickhere (http://www.cap-az.com/employment/benefits/) for details regarding CAP's benefits.

    01

    I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

    + Yes

    02

    This position requires extensive in-state travel Monday through Thursday. (CAP provides for meals and accommodations while in travel status). Are you willing and available to be on overnight travel status Mondays through Thursdays on a frequent basis?

    + Yes

    + No

    03

    How many years of journeyman level work experience in an industrial mechanical environment do you have?

    + Less than 1

    + 1 - 2

    + 3 - 4

    + 5+

    04

    If you have prior related journeyman-level work experience, please briefly list where you gained your journeyman-level heavy and industrial mechanical experience (including the size and type of equipment you worked with).

    05

    Which best describes your highest level of education?

    + Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Associate's degree

    + Bachelor's degree

    + Master's degree

    + PhD or JD

    06

    Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

    + Yes

    + No

    07

    Have you successfully completed a state-certified apprenticeship related to this position?

    + Yes

    + No

    08

    Have you successfully completed a CAP Mechanical Apprenticeship program?

    + Yes

    + No

    09

    If you completed a certified apprenticeship program, please note which one you completed.

    10

    Do you have working knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and controls?

    + Yes

    + No

    11

    Are you proficient in the safe use of proper tooling for precision measuring and test equipment, fabricating, calibrating, reconditioning, maintenance, and repair in an industrial mechanical environment?

    + Yes

    + No

    12

    Do you have knowledge of industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control lock out tag out and clearance and switching procedures?

    + Yes

    + No

    13

    Do you have welding and cutting experience?

    + Yes

    + No

    14

    Please indicate which of the following motors or equipment you have at least one year of experience working on (select all that apply):

    + Horizontal pump motor

    + Vertical pump motor

    + Hydro-electric generating equipment

    + Optical alignment equipment

    + None of the above

    15

    If you have experience working on any of the equipment and/or motors listed in the previous question, please note 1) The specific type or brand of equipment you used, 2) Size and type of pumping equipment you worked on, 3) Your job role and what company(s) you worked to gain this experience.

    16

    This position may require some overtime. Would you be willing and able to work overtime?

    + Yes

    + No

    17

    This position requires that an employee be available to respond to occasional emergency call-outs. Emergencies can happen 24/7. Are you willing and able to respond to emergency call-outs?

    + Yes

    + No

    Required Question

    Employer

    Central Arizona Project

    Address

    23636 N. 7th Street

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

    Website
    http://www.cap-az.com

    Apply

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    Employment Type

    Full Time


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