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What They Do |
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations |
| Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment. |
| Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures |
| Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools |
| Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery |
| Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions |
| Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls |
| Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts |
| Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery |
| Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Wood product manufacturing |
9.0% |
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| Primary metal manufacturing |
8.0% |
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| Plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Construction millwrights work for millwrighting contractors and mostly do the initial installation of industrial plant equipment. |
| Industrial mechanics work in manufacturing plants, utilities, and other industrial organizations maintaining and repairing equipment after installation. |
| The unionization rate (57%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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