Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

On-the-Job Training Guide

Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) install, maintain and repair machinery in factories,
mines and production facilities.

Training Requirements: 7200 hours (4 years) including: four 8-week training sessions
at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Parkland College offers all four levels of
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship training at their campus facility in
Esterhazy. Information regarding training is available on request by calling (306)786-
2760.

Journeyperson to apprentice ratio for this trade is: 1:2

The information contained in this pamphlet serves as a guide for employers and
apprentices. Apprenticeship training is mutually beneficial to both employer and
apprentice. The employer’s investment in training apprentices results in skilled and
certified workers. The pamphlet summarizes the tasks to be covered by the apprentice
during the on-the-job portion of apprenticeship training. An apprentice spends
approximately 85% of the apprenticeship term training on-the-job.

It is the employer’s or journeyperson’s training responsibility to supervise an

apprentice’s practical skills development until a satisfactory level of proficiency has
been reached.

EMPLOYER TRAINING RESPONSIBILITY

 introduce the apprentice to daily practice in approved safety procedures
 provide guided, hands-on practical experience and theory in the tasks and skills
of the millwright trade
 where possible, expose the apprentice to new technology in the trade.

Employers should make every effort to expose their apprentices to work experience in
as many areas of the trade as possible.

Below, in-school instruction is listed first; suggestions to help employers assist the
apprentice to prepare for in-school training are listed next.

The content of the training components is subject to change without notice.

10/14
Level One

Layout and Cutting Tools

Hand cutting tools – type, use and maintenance
Layout tools – use and techniques

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 scheduling work in tool crib or storeroom if available
 having apprentice work alongside journeyperson to lay out and fabricate workpiece, i.e. motor base
 explaining use of tools, including safe use and maintenance

Lubrication, Ball Bearings

Lubrication system types and selection
Ball bearing types, selection and maintenance

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 explaining selection and identification of lubricants
 identifying types of lubrication systems: splash, bath, mist, etc
 explaining effects of over and under lubrication, including overheating and other equipment damage
 emphasizing importance of cleanliness and storage when working with bearings
 identifying ball bearing types
 explaining bearing applications and installations

Measuring, Threading and Assembly Tools; Fasteners

Precision measuring tools identification, use, maintenance and operation
Hand threading tool use and operation
Assembly tool identification
Fastener type identification

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 instruction in cleanliness for precision tools and their proper storage
 demonstrating proper use and application of a variety of precision measuring tools
 demonstrating safe use and limitations of assembly tools, presses and hand wrenches
 explaining selection of fasteners: coarse and fine thread, metric and imperial, and compatibility of
metals
 demonstrating importance of proper installation of fasteners, including torsional limits

Metallurgy
Steel metallurgy and manufacturing
Metal and alloy type identification
Construction and heat treating of steel tools
Non destructive testing
Soldering methods

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 demonstrating recognition of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and methods of identification
 explaining the effects of temperature on metal
 discussing hardening, annealing, and tempering of metals
 provide hands-on training in hard soldering

Power Tools
Power tool types, uses and maintenance

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 explaining operation of power tools, including safe operation and maintenance
Rigging
OH&S regulations
Rigging equipment and techniques
Rigging equipment maintenance
WHMIS
Fire safety

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 assisting apprentice in identifying weights of a variety of materials
 identifying the selection and capacity of slings and other lifting hardware
 training in hand signals
 offering required crane and hoist training as per OH&S requirements

Technical Drawing
Drafting instruments
Orthographic drawing skills
Dimensioning standards
Tolerances
Sectional and auxiliary views

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 training in basic on the job reading of blueprints to obtain proper information

Mathematics
Basic mathematics
Trade calculations

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations

Welding
Oxyacetylene set-up
Oxyacetylene cutting and welding
Plasma cutting
Sleeve and bearing removal from shafts
TIG welding techniques
MIG welding techniques

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 providing training in the storage and handling of compressed gases and associated equipment
 explaining selection of brazing and filler rods
 providing hands-on training in cutting and brazing
 providing hands-on training in TIG and MIG welding techniques

Level Two
Belts, Chains and Gears
V belt systems, drives and maintenance
Chain systems, drives and maintenance
Gear systems and maintenance

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 identifying types and demonstrating installation, tensioning and alignment of belts and chains
 demonstrating gear installation and fit, including clearances and backlash
 explaining proper lubrication of chains and gears
Electrical, Bearings, Shafts and Seals
Electrical systems and motors
Bearing selection and maintenance
Seal selection and maintenance
Shafting selection; attachments

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 explaining different voltage systems
 identifying safety considerations when working with electrical equipment
 training in bearing selection for the job specific applications including fixed and floating bearings
 identifying causes of bearing failure including the effects of lubrication on bearing life
 training in bearing adjustment including fits and tolerances
 providing training in basic identification and installation of static and dynamic seal types, application
and fits and tolerances

Hydraulics 1
Hydraulic theory, hydraulic system components
Hydraulic fluid, conductors and fittings
Basic hydraulic circuit construction
Hydraulic principles

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 explaining the importance of the basic components, maintenance and cleanliness in hydraulic
systems

Machine Installation/Shaft Alignment

Levels and levelling procedures
Optical levels
Alignment procedures
Feeler gauge alignment
Laser alignment

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 providing a demonstration of the process used in this
form of alignment
 identifying level types including optical and manual
 training in the use of optical and laser levels where available

Machine Shop
Engine lathe servicing
Lathe work-holding devices
Lathe tool sharpening, facing, finishing, grooving, knurling, tapers, external threads

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 training in basic lathe practices in a machine shop, where possible

Mathematics
Basic algebra
Metric units
Trade calculations

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 training in calculation of speeds and feeds, gear ratios and other math required for the jobsite
Technical Drawing
Truncated cone layout pattern
Truncated rectangular pyramid layout pattern
Transition piece layout pattern
Common welding symbols

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 assigning and supervising layout projects
 explaining use of symbols and views

Level Three
Machine Installation, Couplings, Shaft Alignment
Precision optical level identification
Field layout techniques
Foundation and base types
Concrete types, forms and grouting
Machine installation hardware
Coupling, clutch and brake types and installation
Rim and face methods of shaft alignment

 The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 providing a demonstration of the sequence of steps in shaft alignment
 identifying couplings types and demonstrating installation
 emphasizing the importance of coupling alignment
 training in the selection of appropriate anchors and safe installation of anchors as in manufacturers
specifications
 training in proper techniques of dial indicator set-up and reading

Pneumatics 1
Basic pneumatic theory including safety
Actuators, description, maintenance and testing

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 demonstrating theory, safety and maintenance of pneumatic systems and components

Pipefitting
Theory and piping systems
System components
Piping systems construction

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 identifying components in piping systems
 explaining application of valves

Pumps
Pump theory and systems
System components
Pump types and components
Pump and circuit testing, pump maintenance

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 identifying a variety of pumps used on the job
 identifying pump components and adjustments
 demonstrating packing selection, installation and adjustment
Technical Drawing
Location of surfaces, lines and points in orthographic drawings
Identification of internal surfaces in full sectional views
Arrow dimensioning and general tolerance data in orthographic views
Calculation of metric tolerances, allowances and limits for fits using charts

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 assisting in the interpretation of prints and drawings

Trade Mathematics
Basic geometry
Trade calculations

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations

ARC Welding
Surface build-up using GMAW
Surface build-up using SMAW
Rod selection, welding different metal thicknesses; and manipulation of arc welding electrodes to
construct various joints and fillets
Bearing race removal

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 training in selection of rods and manipulation techniques
 providing hands-on training in MIG and ARC welding where available

Level Four
Hydraulics 2
Advanced hydraulic theory,
System components and schematics
Pneumatic circuit identification
System controls, pumps, circuits, troubleshooting and accessories

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 explaining the theory of hydraulic systems
 identifying hydraulic components

Materials Handling
Conveyor system identification and maintenance
Conveyor components

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 exposure to a variety of conveying systems in the workplace if available

Pneumatics 2
Advanced pneumatic theory
Pneumatic system components and schematics
Identification, construction and testing of pneumatic circuits
Pneumatic troubleshooting techniques
Plastics and plastic joining techniques and plastic welding procedures

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 using theory to troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic systems
Shaft Alignment C
Cross dialling alignment procedures
Laser alignment procedures

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve these objectives by:
 training and exposure to the various types of alignment

Steam/Prime/Preventative Maintenance
Prime mover identification
Power generation system identification
Preventative/predictive maintenance principles and methods
Advanced torque methods

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 identifying and maintaining components of the steam process, where applicable
 identifying the preventative and predictive maintenance program in the workplace
 training in employer-specific or equipment specific non-destructive testing programs

Technical Drawing
Location of part features on orthographic view drawings
Review of engineering drawings with a variety of views
Dimension data and tolerance information from engineering drawings
Calculating tolerances and allowances from charts
Interpreting mechanical drawings

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 assisting in the interpretation of prints and drawings at an advanced level

Trade Mathematics
Basic geometry and trigonometry
Trade calculations

The employer can assist the apprentice to achieve this objective by:
 allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations
Consider apprenticeship training as an investment in the future of your company and in the future
of your workforce. Ultimately, skilled and certified workers increase your bottom line.

Get involved in the apprenticeship training system. Your commitment to training helps to maintain
the integrity of the trade.

Do you have employees who have been working in the trade for a number of years but don’t have
trade certification? Contact your local apprenticeship office for details on how they might obtain
the certification they need.

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission

2140 Hamilton St Regina SK S4P 2E3
Tel: (306) 787-2444
Fax: (306) 787-5105
Toll Free: 1-877-363-0536
web site: www.saskapprenticeship.ca

District Offices
Estevan (306) 637-4930
La Ronge (306) 425-4385
Moose Jaw (306) 694-3735
North Battleford (306) 446-7409
Prince Albert (306) 953-2632
Saskatoon (306) 933-8476
Swift Current (306) 778-8945
Yorkton (306) 786-1394