Millwright union looks for apprentices in Southern Tier

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. ( WETM ) — Southern Tier residents who are interested in starting a career in a trade have the opportunity to apply for open millwright apprentice positions.

The Eastern Millwright Regional Council is looking for a total of 15 apprentices from several recruitment regions (including the Southern Tier). Those interested in joining this machinery-related trade have until June 30, 2025, to apply and can fill out an application online through the union’s website .

Apprentices must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of this, pass a drug test, and have reliable transportation to job sites and all of the required training classes. Apprentices need to have valid driver’s licenses because they might need to drive company vehicles. Those interested in joining the apprentice program must also sign an affidavit that confirms they can physically perform all of a millwright’s work.

Millwrights have to stand and stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive motions, and lift upwards of 50 pounds. They also have to climb and work from heights, on scaffolds, in confined spaces, and underground, and they work during all weather conditions. Additionally, millwrights work with a variety of precision tools like Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, optical laser alignment tools, and more.

Those who are interested in becoming millwright apprentices and would like to learn more can visit the Eastern Millwright Regional Council’s website or call the union at 315-277-7808.

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