Description
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This unit group includes industrial textile machinery mechanics and repairers. Construction millwrights are employed by millwrighting contractors. Industrial mechanics are employed in manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Apprentice industrial mechanic
- Construction millwright
- Industrial mechanic
- Industrial mechanic apprentice
- Maintenance millwright
- Millwright
- Nuclear power station equipment mechanic
Main Duties
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
- Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
- Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
- Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
Workplaces
- Industrial establishments
- Manufacturing plants
- Millwrighting contractors
- Utilities establishments
Skills
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repairing
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Setting Up
- Troubleshooting
Abilities
- Auditory Attention
- Body Flexibility
- Control of Settings
- Dynamic Strength
- Finger Dexterity
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The growth in electronic and robotic components in industrial equipment may have an impact on the employment prospects of workers in this occupation. Prospects will be best for skilled workers who are familiar with automated and robotic systems. In spite of the increasing use of electronic components in industrial machinery, employment growth in the manufacturing sector is expected to improve the employment prospects of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics.
Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 44%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
- 63% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $17.00 | $24.88 | $37.50 |
| Canada | $21.00 | $32.60 | $46.55 |
Training
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