O*NET-SOC 49-9044.00

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.7508/2024
Installation2.B.3.d3.7508/2024
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.7508/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6208/2024
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6208/2024
Repairing2.B.3.l3.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.1208/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2024
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8808/2024
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.8808/2024
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8808/2024
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.8808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.Core2208/2024
Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.Core2208/2024
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.Core2208/2024
Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.Core2208/2024
Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.Core2208/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5911/2023
Investigative2.5311/2023
Artistic1.8411/2023
Enterprising1.0911/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.