Industrial Mechanic 

(Millwright)

Millwrights are systematic fixers whose expertise covers a wide range of tasks. In fact, their work borrows from many other trades—electricians, plumbers, machinists and mechanics—all rolled into one. 

Millwright

As a Millwright, you’ll install, repair, and maintain a huge range of machinery.  

This will require a mechanical aptitude, as well as a knack for working with machinery and troubleshooting. You’ll be highly adaptable, learning the skills to work on specialized machines.  

Whether working on a broken conveyor belt or repairing a ski lift, you’ll enjoy the diversity of your job.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings
  • How to inspect and examine machinery and equipment for irregularities and malfunctions
  • How to install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators
  • How to maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
  • How to clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery  

Key Job Skills

  • Equipment installation and maintenance
  • Cutting, fitting and fabricating
  • Electricity and electronics theory
  • Use of specialized tools and equipment
  • Knowledge of lubricants, seals, bearings, power transmissions, compressors, and pumps  

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 28 weeks over 4 years
Work-Based Training
6360 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Mechanical Resourceful Systematic

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

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Program and Exam Updates

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.