Millwright Jobs in Kentucky

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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Heavy Equipment Technician

  • Argillite, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Argillite, KY
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include,...

Maintenance Mechanic - Controls and Programs

  • Taylor Mill, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Taylor Mill, KY
  • 2 hours ago

$$ELIGIBLE FOR QUARTERLY BONUSES$$200-500$$ COMPETITIVE PAY The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems...

Heavy Equipment MECHANIC- Woodall Construction

  • Lexington, KY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 11 hours ago

WOODALL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. in Lexington, KY has a 2 Full Time positions for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Full Benefits- Health, dental, Life, Short/ Long Term Disability, vacation/ Holiday Pay...

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all MSD Fleet vehicles and equipment, including cars, medium and heavy-trucks, construction and vocational fleet equipment. Please see the following...

Mechanic II

  • Somerset, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 1 day ago

Read and comprehend operating and repair manuals, diagrams, blueprints, and drawings....

Asphalt Plant Maintenance Mechanic

  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago

Job ID: 510143 Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky's most extensive networks...

Diesel Mechanic

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Diesel Mechanic Job Description As a Diesel Mechanic, you will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment, ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks,...

Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Insures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from appropriate supply locations....

Asphalt Plant Maintenance Mechanic

  • Somerset, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 3 days ago

Job ID: 510143 Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentuckys most extensive networks...

Mechanic-Truck

  • London, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • London, KY
  • 3 days ago

Job ID: 510133 Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentuckys most extensive networks...

Mechanic

  • Covington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Completion of a two-year vocational/technical certification program in automotive and/or diesel repair Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair, or an equivalent...

Mechanic

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 5 days ago

Mechanic Scott County School District - KY Scott County Transportation - Georgetown, Kentucky This job is also posted in Scott County School District - KY Job Details Job ID:5094934 Application...

Equipment Mechanic

  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 6 days ago

Do you want to help make a difference in building America's infrastructure? Since 1953, Miller Pipeline has been a leader in building and maintaining America's infrastructure as a premier...

Mechanical Technician

  • Madisonville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Madisonville, KY
  • 6 days ago

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers passionate about transitioning...

Bus-Vehicle Mechanic II

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 6 days ago

CLASS TITLE: Bus-Vehicle Mechanic BASIC FUNCTION: Perform mechanical repair work on school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment; perform body repairs, gas or diesel...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Millwright Jobs in Kentucky

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Millwright positions.



Highest Education Level

Millwrights in Kentucky 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
5.9%
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 Kentucky
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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