Millwrights
SOC Code: 49-9044 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Millwrights. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $61,443 | $86,861 | $112,258 | $137,675 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,080 | $77,293 | $100,485 | $123,698 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $55,058 | $77,605 | $100,173 | $122,720 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $73,694 | $89,877 | $106,080 | $122,262 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,336 | $81,453 | $99,549 | $117,666 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,374 | $73,778 | $95,202 | $116,605 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $81,037 | $92,165 | $103,314 | $114,442 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $54,080 | $74,027 | $93,954 | $113,901 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,958 | $71,947 | $91,957 | $111,946 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,802 | $76,232 | $93,662 | $111,093 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.8 | |
| Installation | 3.8 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.8 | |
| Repairing | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.8 |
| Mathematics | 4.4 |
| Building and Construction | 4.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Design | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 45.5% |
| Some college | 36.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.1% |
| Less than high school | 4.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
- Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
- Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
- Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software Computer aided design CAD software
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