About Us

The Millwright Employers Association (MEA) is a management organization of licensed, highly skilled Union millwright contractors in all areas of industrial construction, repair and maintenance. No matter what your needs, we can handle them efficiently and effectively.

What Is A Millwright?

History
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 building flour mills and other watermills and windmills.

Today
A millwright today maintains or constructs industrial machinery such as that which would be related to assembly lines, pumps, valves, printing presses, and other types of assembly technology. 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.

Why use an MEA member?

Professionalism
When you hire an MEA contractor, you can trust that they have the necessary expertise and initiative to take a project through to completion.  MEA contractors are among the most seasoned around; some of our members have more than 50 years of experience working with customers around the world in all types of industries.

Efficient
We know that shutting down a production line to make changes is costly. That’s why, whenever possible, we keep your production line up and running while we move, install, modify or repair equipment and machinery.

Fast Response
Whether you need one millwright today or hundreds tomorrow, MEA members can respond swiftly to your requirements.

Highly Skilled Craftspeople
Our millwright employees have undergone four years and 640 hours of formal training.  We have the skills to not only fulfill your mechanical construction needs, but also make suggestions for modifications and provide on-the-spot solutions.

Cost-Effective Solutions
We’ll complete your project on time and on budget, working either on-site or fabricating for your project at our own facilities

Commitment to Quality

MEA contractors are dedicated to delivering 100% customer satisfaction.  We strive to achieve the highest levels of quality and stay current with changes in the industries we serve.