Industrial Machinery Mechanic / Millwright – Median Salary: $60,133

Millwrights work on construction sites and in factories assembling and dissembling machinery. This work can involve intricate technical repairs or heavy machining tools, depending on the project. Millwrights have to be able to understand technical manuals for many different types of machines, as well as a high level of problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Maintenance/Repair
  • Operate machinery
  • Hand/Power tools
  • Safety
  • Physical abilities

Job Titles

  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Millwright

Primary Tasks

  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
  • Reassemble equipment after repair.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
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Training

Training is available locally at Linn-Benton Community College in the Mechatronics program. This two-year degree prepares you in an interdisciplinary program to be a highly-trained industrial automation technician. A one-year certificate is also available in Industrial Building Mechanic/Green Technician and Career Pathways certificate in available in Industrial Refrigeration.

High School/College Courses:

  • Mathematics (Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Trigonometry)
  • Industrial Arts (Drafting/CAD)
  • Physics
  • Computer Science

LBCC’s Mechatronics Program

The field of Mechatronics is very broad, and in this field you are introduced to many different disciplines from hydraulics and sensors to electricity and robotics. Nearly any company that processes or creates a product uses machines and automation to get the work done. Industrial Machinery Mechanics/Mechatronics Technicians are the ones who keep the equipment running using advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques coupled with the latest technologies.

As part of this program, you learn to think analytically about complex systems. You will master and promote energy efficiency while creating sustainable practices. From safety and teamwork to computer-aided design (CAD) and programming, you will become familiar with a variety of skills that make you a valuable asset to any company.

Learn more about the program here: www.linnbenton.edu/mechatronics.

Contact:

Linn Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, Oregon 97321
541-917-4999
admissions@linnbenton.edu
www.linnbenton.edu

To apply to LBCC, visit:
https://www.linnbenton.edu/futures-start-here/index.php

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