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What does a millwright do?
A millwright installs, aligns, maintains, relocates, and overhauls heavy industrial machinery. They rig and set equipment, level and grout baseplates, couple drivetrains, and perform precision laser and dial-indicator alignment of shafts, couplings, and rotating equipment, then commission machines like conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated cells to tight tolerances.
What’s the difference between a millwright and an industrial mechanic?
The roles overlap heavily, but millwrights specialize in installing, rigging, and precision-aligning machinery — especially new installs, relocations, and rotating-equipment overhauls — while industrial mechanics focus more on ongoing maintenance and repair of equipment already in service. Many contractors do both, and precision alignment is the millwright’s signature skill.
How much do millwright contractors charge?
Contract millwrights typically post $30–$60 per hour. General installation and maintenance millwrights sit near the low end; journeyman precision-alignment specialists with strong rigging and overhaul experience reach the upper end, with top millwrights on capital installs and turnarounds posting around $65 per hour, often plus per diem on travel jobs.
What tools and skills does precision alignment require?
Precision alignment uses laser alignment systems (Easy-Laser, Pruftechnik, SKF) and dial indicators to bring shafts and couplings within thousandths of an inch, plus soft-foot correction, runout and vibration checks, and proper leveling and grouting. Strong millwrights also rig and set equipment safely and read foundation and assembly drawings fluently.
Can I hire a millwright for a machine install or plant relocation?
Yes. Many contract millwrights mobilize for capital installs, line moves, and overhauls. They disassemble, rig, transport, and reinstall equipment, perform precision alignment, and commission machinery within tolerance, coordinating with riggers, welders, pipefitters, and electricians; per diem is standard on travel and remote-site jobs.
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