Millwright Jobs in Alaska

A Millwright in the construction industry is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and heavy equipment. They play a critical role in construction projects by ensuring that all machines and equipment function optimally and safely. Their tasks include interpreting blueprints and schematic diagrams, moving machinery and equipment, aligning and adjusting machine parts, and performing preventative and predictive maintenance. They may also be involved in the construction of machinery and equipment, requiring excellent welding and fabrication skills.

It's critical for a Millwright to possess strong mechanical and technical skills, problem-solving ability, physical strength and stamina, and an understanding of safety protocols. They should have completed a Millwright apprenticeship program and, in many regions, be certified or licensed. Prior experience as a Machine Operator, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, or Industrial Mechanic often precedes a career as a Millwright. With years of hands-on experience, a Millwright may progress to a supervisory or managerial role in the construction industry.

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The ability to interpret blueprints for mechanical systems. The ability to concentrate for extended periods. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills....

HVAC Truck Based Mechanic Team Lead (union)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 8 days ago

What you will do Under general direction, perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation and replacement of HVAC mechanical equipment and Building Control Systems. Assists branch leadership...

Equipment Mechanic - Field

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 hours ago

Why Join Altec? On-demand access to technical support, direct parts, and engineering Multi-level technician career progression program Ongoing training on Altec equipment A career with an OEM in...

Mechanic Level A (MV/Reliant Transportation Anchorage & Eagle River

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 hours ago

MV/Reliant Transportation Hiring Now- 10560 OLD Seward Hwy Anchorage, AK 99515 Apply at www.mvtransit.com>Join Our Team>Eagle River>Mechanic Level A Mechanic Level A MV Transportation is seeking a...

Fairbanks Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 1 day ago

Ability to; interpret blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity, i.e., regulations, field manuals, repair, and parts manuals....

Aircraft Mechanic Inspector

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 1 day ago

Makes diagnosis and solves malfunctions of aircraft systems and components by utilizing a wide variety of diagnostic equipment, studying layout drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and by analyzing...

Maintenance Mechanic - Electronics

  • AK
  • 1 day ago
  • AK
  • 1 day ago

Ability to read, understand, and evaluate blueprints, specifications, and operating and maintenance manuals and transfer that knowledge to field repairs....

Maintenance Mechanic II

  • Soldotna, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Soldotna, AK
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic II works under the direction of the Maintenance Mechanic III, and assists in the maintenance of the grounds and facility in compliance with all federal...

Mechanic - Entry Level

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago

R10068559 Mechanic - Entry Level (Open) Location: Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position Title: Mechanic (Entry level) - Location: Anchorage,...

HME Mechanic

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox...

Capital Transit Mechanic II

  • Juneau, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 4 days ago

Capital Transit Mechanic II Salary $32.66 - $34.87 Hourly Location Juneau Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500622 Department Engineering & Public Works Division Capital Transit Opening Date...

Light Duty Mechanic - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Fleet Shop

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 5 days ago

Light Duty Mechanic - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Fleet Shop Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States Oil & Gas Operations & Maintenance 25000534 23 ABOUT AES: WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO WORK BY...

Mechanic

  • Juneau, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 5 days ago

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely...

Maintenance Mechanic II Akutan Shoreplant

  • Akutan, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Akutan, AK
  • 6 days ago

Description Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - VMS Shop (Rotational Schedule) - Prudhoe Bay, AK

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 6 days ago

Ability to read and understand schematic, blueprint/drawings, job descriptions, maintenance/safety/technical manuals, and safety/warning signs....

Demographic Data for Alaska

Moving to Alaska? Find some basic demographic data about Alaska below.


Local
National
732,157
21,388

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Salary for Millwright Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Millwright positions.



Highest Education Level

Millwrights in Alaska offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
6.0%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Millwrights in Alaska
4-6 years
45.8%
2-4 years
20.8%
None
16.7%
1-2 years
8.3%
8-10 years
4.2%
Less than 1 year
4.2%



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