Millwright

Early millwrights were specialist carpenters who constructed machines used in early mills for grain, food processing and textile, lumber and paper production. Modern millwrights not only work with wood, but also steel and other materials.

MCC is a great value. Our tuition is one of the lowest in the area - about 1/3 that of public four-year schools and a tiny fraction of private colleges.

We offer many ways to pay plus a tuition payment plan to make it even easier to afford college.

Some of the personal characteristics needed for this career:

• Physical ability: Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 75 pounds on a regular basis. Certain aspects of millwright work require lifting, pulling and holding heavy tools, equipment and other objects. There is also a lot of stooping and standing for long stretches.
• Attention to detail: Ability to focus and be thorough with details.
• Independence: Ability to work with little or no supervision and depend on yourself to complete tasks.
• Dependability: Responsible, reliable and dependable to fulfill obligations.
• Analytical thinking: Logic in analyzing work-related issues and problems.
• Concern for others: Be aware and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, as well as being helpful and understanding on the job.
• Innovation: Creativity and alternative thinking to solve work-related problems and develop new ideas.
• Cooperation: Positive, pleasant attitude in order to work in a team environment.
• Initiative: Willingness to take on tasks, responsibilities and challenges.
• Persistence: Ability to stick with difficult job tasks in the face of adversity to fulfill work assignments.
• Self control: Must be able to stay calm, focused and composed even in adverse situations, and control emotions, anger and aggressive behavior.

MCC delivers the most cost-effective technical career preparation in Kansas City, MO. We are a publicly funded college with quality programs and full accreditation.

• Our classes combine instructor-led and online learning with hands-on lab work.
• Students train train with the same state-of-the-art equipment found in the industry.
• Industry-experienced professionals teach convenient day and evening classes.

Our graduates are in demand. The millwright certificate/degree from MCC is well respected among local industries.