{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:25.773Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-9044.00","title":"Millwrights","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"23","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers industrial millwright practice across manufacturing, processing, and heavy-industry plant environments — from entry-level equipment assembly and basic rigging through autonomous precision alignment, complex troubleshooting, and organizational leadership of maintenance programs.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use correctly under direct supervision on an industrial installation site.","Defective machine parts — recognize and flag for replacement under the guidance of a journeyman millwright.","Hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks — assist in moving machinery and equipment under close supervision in a shop or plant environment.","Nuts, bolts, and fasteners — tighten to specified torque values using hand tools while following written instructions on the job site.","Lubrication schedules and preventive maintenance checklists — follow step-by-step under supervision to service basic industrial machinery.","Safety protocols and PPE requirements — apply consistently when working around moving machinery and heavy equipment in a manufacturing facility.","Crane hand signals — learn and practice basic signals to assist in lowering assembly units under direct direction from a senior millwright.","Measuring instruments such as rules, squares, and micrometers — use to take basic dimensional readings under guidance during equipment installation.","Assembly diagrams and equipment manuals — read and interpret with assistance to support machine assembly tasks on the shop floor.","Shims and adjustment hardware — retrieve and stage correctly in preparation for clearance-setting tasks under the supervision of an experienced millwright."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Misaligned machine components — diagnose and correct using jacks, shims, and hand tools with limited oversight in a production plant setting.","Preventive maintenance routines — perform independently on assigned machinery, including lubrication and minor part replacement, according to established schedules.","Hoists and rigging equipment — operate to move and position machinery and equipment safely with reduced supervision on an industrial floor.","Clearances between moving and stationary parts — set to specification by adjusting shims and bolt tension using micrometers and measuring instruments.","Machine assembly sequences — execute routinely using hand tools and power tools, following blueprints and technical manuals in a manufacturing environment.","Defective machine parts — replace or adjust after identifying wear or failure during scheduled maintenance inspections at a production facility.","Alignment tasks — complete using squares, rules, lasers, or plumb bobs with growing proficiency and minimal direction from lead personnel.","Crane operator communications — coordinate effectively using standard hand signals to guide lowering and positioning of assembly units to bedplate.","Bolting, welding, and riveting operations — perform to fasten assembled machines to foundations or structural supports per engineered specifications.","Maintenance logs and work orders — complete accurately using office suite or ERP software to document repairs and parts usage on the job."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex machinery alignment — perform autonomously across multiple machine types using lasers, micrometers, and precision instruments in high-tolerance industrial environments.","Non-routine equipment failures — troubleshoot independently, applying critical thinking and mechanical knowledge to diagnose root causes and implement lasting repairs.","Full preventive and corrective maintenance programs — execute across an entire production line, prioritizing tasks based on operational impact and scheduling constraints.","Heavy equipment installation projects — manage from foundation preparation through final alignment and commissioning using the full range of rigging and precision tools.","Clearance and tolerance specifications — verify and adjust across diverse machine assemblies, interpreting engineering drawings and OEM documentation without assistance.","Machinery relocation operations — plan and execute safely using hoists, dollies, and trucks while coordinating with crane operators and other trades on a live plant floor.","Weld, bolt, and rivet fastenings — select appropriate methods and execute to code when securing machines to foundations or structural members in varied industrial settings.","Maintenance quality outcomes — evaluate through systematic inspection and measurement, applying quality control analysis to ensure machines meet operational standards.","CAD drawings and technical schematics — interpret and cross-reference to resolve installation ambiguities and guide junior millwrights on complex assembly tasks.","Cross-functional maintenance coordination — collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to schedule and execute major equipment overhauls with minimal production downtime."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Millwright competency standards — establish and communicate for a facility or department, defining performance expectations and career progression for apprentices and journeymen.","Precision alignment methodology — lead adoption of laser alignment systems and advanced measurement practices across a multi-site industrial organization.","Preventive maintenance strategy — design and implement at the organizational level, integrating ERP software to optimize equipment uptime and reduce lifecycle costs.","High-risk machinery installation projects — oversee from scope definition through final acceptance, directing crews, managing rigging plans, and enforcing safety protocols.","Equipment reliability programs — develop and champion organization-wide, applying engineering and mechanical knowledge to reduce unplanned downtime across production assets.","Technical training curriculum — create and deliver for apprentice and developing millwrights, covering alignment, rigging, maintenance, and safety in structured on-the-job modules.","Cross-trade coordination on major capital projects — lead as principal millwright authority, interfacing with contractors, engineers, and plant management to ensure installation integrity.","Organizational safety culture — advance by authoring procedures, conducting hazard assessments, and mentoring crews on cautious, standards-compliant work practices around heavy machinery.","Budgets and resource plans for maintenance operations — develop and manage at the department level, balancing labor, parts, and equipment costs against production targets.","Continuous improvement initiatives — drive by analyzing maintenance data from ERP and monitoring systems to identify recurring failure patterns and implement systemic mechanical solutions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}