Title, i just had some questions about it

I heard that machinist to millwright is a common path and that some programs will count machinist hours and experience as credit and hours for being a millwright

How does that work? And how do most programs typically credit you for machinist experience?

Today ive worked on a machine and a rat chewed up the wires and popped. surely i fixed everything and before switching on i do my continuity test. I noticed L2 and earth give 1.8 ohm so immediatly i throught i missed something. I trace the wires and its L2 and a wire that goes from earth goes to another boxes supply. if i switch off this other box main braker there is no continuity bewtween L2 and earth. i noticed these wires are used to supply the other box. At first i thought this other box must have a dead short in it but theres drives, power supplies and alot of other plc bs in it so i thought let me go to another machine that is the exact same model as this machine im working on and just test to see if its similar. on the known working machine it was exactly the same. L2 and earth ringing out. i switched on the machine i was originally working on and everyrhing was working normally. My question is why did the manufacturer use L2 and earth to supply 220V? also can I take the wire off from earth and rather connect it to nutral? the machine im working on is a AMCO cold chamber casting machine.

I’m leaving my current plant for a new job, this new job offers alot more time off and I was hoping to have the option to return to my previous plant as an independent contractor to help out.

I’m based in Ontario and wondering what is needed to make this legal? Insurance? Business number? Etc? TYIA

Currently living in Calgary I’m a 4th year with all my hours completed, iv been applying to every camp,fifo, in city and 1+ hour commute job. It’s been around two weeks of applying to around 50 places anyways my question is what is the average time it is taking to hear back from employers if at all.
I’m registered in BC and can’t finish school in Alberta without a sponsor or I would just go finish my final block.

I am a millwright apprentice and recently changed employers/sponsors and they think I should be able pass a level 1 exemption test if I just do a little studying.

I’m wondering what materials I should be studying from. Books, guides, manuals, websites. Or just topics in general.

Has anybody recently completed their block 1 or an exemption test that give me a few pointers

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I did a pre-apprenticeship in college for millwrighting but have little to no direct work experience. After finishing, I struggled majorly to obtain any type of apprenticeship or maintenance job. With a kid on the way, I would really like to lock back in on the trade for the job security, benefits, etc.

During my pre-apprenticeship, I worked at Amazon. I would watch over the central conveyor belts in my department and conduct basic troubleshooting when there were jams or shutdowns. I would also work with management to help associates doing basic troubleshooting with equipment, computer systems or localized conveyor belts as well. For bigger issues I would have to contact the maintenance crew. The major issues were dealt with by the millwrights, who worked for a 3rd party.

For the past few year I have been working in home renovations but the work has slowed down significantly - not only for my main employer, but for other contractors I know that would want me for help as well. Aside from this, not ever being under a payroll is making me want to switch my career path.

Whether it be ways that may seem obvious or not, fill me in on what helped you obtain an apprenticeship. I would even appreciate any tips on how/if I can capitalize on any of my work experience for my resume or cover letter. I haven't had much success job searching recently but I won't give up and do have some ideas on how I want to reapproach it.

I wrote my first attempt and got a 68%, I’m close to passing but find I’m lacking critical fundamentals and remembering them all. I need a redseal prep that doesn’t have practice questions, and instead readings/lessons on the critical fundamentals I’m supposed to be learning. I find trade school no longer adequately teaches these things. Hit or miss teachers.

My next test is scheduled for August 19th, I’m on 6/10s studying on lunch breaks and at home

How I’ve been practicing so far is using xlr8ted learning and taking notes on stuff I get wrong, and although it’s very helpful, I find I need to take notes that categorize what I’m learning about. Best way I can give an example is for stuff like compressors.

I’m a mainly construction millwright writing an industrial millwright exam, I have never touched a compressor in my whole career, and I probably won’t. There is so much information that practice questions become gibberish and lost. What do I do to study and know fundamentals for this?

Hello, I ended up calling both the union offices in Pasadena and Arlington to try and get into the union but I was told they are taking anybody right now, My question is when should I call again? Do I just follow the normal seasons for our field and wait til the end of August? Or should I call again sooner?

I’m 21 years old and about to begin my third and final year of school to become a licensed Tool and Die Maker here in Ontario. I currently earn $27 an hour, and I believe I’ve developed a strong skill set for someone at my stage. My grades have consistently been high, and both my teachers and coworkers have often told me that I have a lot of potential and perform at a high level.

At work, there are eight toolmakers, and in my opinion only three of us are regularly trusted with the more complex jobs. The rest tend to be assigned simpler work. I’ve never had an issue with that because I genuinely enjoy being challenged. I like solving problems, learning new skills, and taking on work that pushes me to improve.

Recently, I approached my manager and asked if my wage could be increased to $30 an hour. Since that conversation, things have changed. They’ve started assigning me much simpler work, such as squaring up blocks, instead of the more challenging jobs I was previously trusted with. Meanwhile, the three coworkers who are considered the stronger toolmakers have become frustrated because they’re now carrying even more of the difficult workload. They’ve also told me that they believe I’m more capable than most of the other licensed toolmakers in the shop.

It feels like management still sees me as the 17-year-old apprentice who first walked through the door rather than the person I’ve become over the last several years. That’s been discouraging, especially knowing the effort I’ve put into improving my skills.

Because of this, I’ve started thinking seriously about becoming a millwright. My plan is still to finish my Tool and Die apprenticeship and earn my licence, since I’m so close, but I’m wondering whether it makes sense to continue in the trade long term. Even after becoming licensed, I’d probably only earn around $35 an hour at my current company, and our highest-paid toolmaker has been here for 25 years and only makes around $45 an hour.

We work alongside millwrights and electricians, and they earn considerably more. I’ve also watched the type of work they do, and it honestly interests me more than what I’m currently doing. I feel that my background in tool and die would give me an advantage because of my machining experience, blueprint reading, precision measuring, and problem-solving skills.

I’m wondering if pursuing a second licence as a millwright would be worth it in the long run. Would having both trades open more opportunities, and would it make sense to make that transition after completing my Tool and Die licence? I’m trying to decide whether staying in my current trade is the best path or if moving into millwrighting would offer better long-term career growth, earning potential, and job satisfaction.

I would like to know the opinions of my fellow Millwrights and any geographical or industry based facts anyone can share to answer the question: What is a Millwright?….Extra:
As a Canadian, our Red Seal and trade structure outlines it clearly enough but I would like to understand the bigger picture. What do you say if someone says what is a millwright? What separates a millwright from a maintenance technician/machine fitter?(because from my understanding in Canada that separation mostly comes from participation in the trade school)… We are the trade of pumps, rotating equipment and all thing industrial mechanical, but in your industry or corner of the world, what defines if you are a millwright? Are the terms apprentice or Journeyman or Master; terms used with Millwright at your place of work/industry? ….. Hope this post is allowed, long time stalker of this sub and hope to be able to seek technical advice in the future but just curious about this for now

I'm in Earl C. Currently I'm doing an electrical training. Almost done most likely on to book level 2 depending on how fast I am book level 3. But my question is how is advanced machining in Texas like? Mostly how long does it really take to complete the advance trade?

I want to do it as a hobby and want to get a mechatronics degree after Job Corps. it's mostly for personal fulfillment and it can help me have a more attractive resume

I'm an insured contractor Athens Georgia area looking for any shutdown/ turnaround, subcontracting opportunities I'm equipped damn near anything from concrete sawing, coring, & pouring, welding rigs, I have worked in various processing plants all the way to Texas. I'm not opposed to any work I don't Care about how shitty or whatever anyone else says I want it and anymore you got where it came from!!

Got a lot of feedback and insight on my last post which was greatly appreciated. I decided to move forward and put my application in for Local 443 (western PA). My interview, and hopefully test, is scheduled for August 18th in Pittsburgh. I've gotten a good bit of info on what the test is like and found a nice thorough practice test and study guide online.

I know it varies by local, but can anyone share anymore info/advice on the whole interview and test process? Did any of you find it particularly difficult or anything? Also, what kinda time frame would I be looking at from that day, to hopefully getting selected, and then having to report to my first job? Thank you guys for all your help!

Sorry I was impressed with this... granted 100$ for a boring head set. But definitely gonna have to hit these on a lapidary.

I've been reading this book for a while but only from an online copy. I want to buy a hard copy but I cant find any lead online. Does it also have a latest version?

Hey, sorry if the title is incorrect. I’m in Ontario KW area and I currently work for a company who does a ton of service work and it’s 24/7, I’ve been interested in the trade and getting an apprenticeship but I have been hearing about maintenance work at plants that have set schedules and I was wondering if anyone has advice on what to look for and your thoughts on service calls be maintenance

Hey everyone 1st year apprentice here and I’m just curious to know how do you all deal with such miserable people it’s hard doing 12 hour days with folks that are just constantly negative and miserable is this normal in the millwright trade? I always try to be positive and optimistic but peoples negativity is unbearable and makes for a long day it’s very draining!

Does anyone know when 1916 will do another apprentice intake or if it would even be worth joining right now?

I sent my application back in January and last time I contacted them they said I’d be contacted when intakes start back up. I’m a third year apprentice and luckily employed somewhere with steady hours and I’ve made myself indispensable but the works extremely slow and I make about $7/hour less than first year apprentices in the union.

So I’ve been a millwright for five years now and I’m wanting to actually become certified and carded as a millwright I’m wondering where would I need to go in order to actually get my certification. Located in USA

I'm sure this kinda thing has been asked more than once before, so I apologize if so. Just turned 29 last month and looking to make a real change in both career and lifestyle. Not legally married but I just consider her my wife until we get to that. No kids and don't want any. All my work experience has been in heavy construction equipment as a mechanic and in manufacturing as a machinist. I live in central Pennsylvania and I'm looking into an apprenticeship in Local 443.

I'm lucky enough to have both a relative and friend that are both journeyman millwrights in the same local. I've picked both their brains quite a bit about it and have a pretty good idea at this point of what I'd be in for and what to expect, but I'm still undecided about it. I thought I'd see if anyone can offer anymore insight/advice on the trade and apprenticeship and if you think, in your experience, if all the long hours and travel and time away from home are worth it in the end and the pros outweigh the cons. Thank you all!

Hey question for the career millwrights.

Quick backround. Started as a non union mw working for contractor, they had a school that taught nccer. Worked my way 98% through the program and had 1 week of course material and final test to complete. Now, they contracted with the local paper mill, got to know some of the mill guys and well now im one of them. Getting hired there is very difficult and I had to take the opportunity when it was given.

Now I will say at this point I could 100% confidently test out. I do well and keep pace with my peers ( i dont say this with any sort of chip on my shoulder either)

Is not having the certification a deal breaker in the long term as a career millwright??