Since June 23, 1953, Millwright Local #1421 has constantly endeavored to provide the service our contractors desire and expect. Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our Millwright Trade. We dedicate ourselves to set an example as good and faithful workers, performing our work with honor to ourselves, and our employers. The first priority is to give our contractors the expertise they want and complete each project within the schedule and budget. Millwrighting is an occupation, which demands precision and high skill. Our Millwrights have a “can do” attitude and can accomplish everything from unloading of equipment, layout, installation, field engineering, run-in, and emergency repair services.
Our Millwrights are committed to your project, because this is not a temporary position to them, it is their Trade. They are serious about building long, successful careers in this industry. No projects are too big or small. We have handled projects that required 500 Millwrights for two weeks, to one Millwright for one day. Throughout our history we have been involved with every major expansion of G.M. Arlington and the D/FW International Airport. Along with numerous package-handling facilities, all aspects of the USDA/FDA Industry, power generation including wind-turbines, and even full-time maintenance work for each of these industries.
We realize that a good reputation is not built on what we say, but rather what we do. The commitment to our customers is second to none and we have built our Local and our reputation based on these objectives: Be committed to the highest standard of service, exercise integrity even in difficult situations, endeavor to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships with our contractors and plant owners, and endeavor to be recognized as industry leaders.
What is a Millwright?
Derived from the trade of carpentry, a millwright originally was a specialized carpenter who was trained as a carpenter and as well had working knowledge of gear ratios, driveshaft speeds, and other equations. The "mill" in millwright refers to the genesis of the trade in flour mills.
A millwright today is someone who maintains or constructs industrial machinery such as that which would be related to assembly lines, also pumps, valves, printing presses, etc. Millwrights are usually responsible for the unassembled equipment when it arrives at the job site. Using hoisting and moving equipment they position the pieces that need to be assembled. Their job requires a thorough knowledge of the load bearing capabilities of the equipment they use as well as an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions.
