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Millwrights

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

$62,980
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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Score 4/6: low AI task exposure means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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AI Exposure
Low+2

2% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 14/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.
  • 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.
  • Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
  • Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
  • Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
  • Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

CAD softwareMicrosoft OfficeAlignment softwareCMMS systemsTechnical documentation

Key Abilities

Manual DexterityNear VisionVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationInformation OrderingStatic StrengthTrunk Strength

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Compensation Details

$43,160
10th Percentile
$62,980
Median
$82,700
90th Percentile

Based on 37,930 employed workers

Also Known As

Automated Equipment EngineerAutomated Equipment Engineering Technician (Automated Equipment Engineering Tech)Automated Equipment Technician (Automated Equipment Tech)Automobile Equipment Engineer Technician (Auto Equipment Engineer Tech)Automobile Equipment Technician Engineer (Auto Equipment Tech Engineer)Construction MillwrightGear RepairerIndustrial Machine AssemblerIndustrial MillwrightInstallation Service Representative (Installation Service Rep)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 49-9044.00