The Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright program is an excellent career choice for people enjoy repairing and maintaining mechanic equipment, working in a team environment, and variety in day-to-day work activities.
Students enrolled in the Millwright program at the RMTC will learn plant safety, basic shop math, measurement tools and techniques, basic blueprint reading, schematics and symbols, use of hand tools and power tools, the elements of mechanics, drive components, lubrication principles, bearings, rigging, equipment installation, metallurgy, troubleshooting, industrial hydraulics and pneumatics, strengths of materials, pumps, carpentry, and concrete construction.
Selected job titles include:
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Helpers-Installation and Repair Workers
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Mechanics and Millwrights are vital to the manufacturing environment, as such a variety of positions are available from entry level positions which require a certificate to journeymen or supervisors which require either an apprenticeship certificate or an associates degree. Program graduates can expect incomes generally ranging from $22,000 - $49,000.
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