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Local 548

A 100-year tradition of pride and craftsmanship.

Local 548 was chartered over 100 years ago, making it the oldest millwright local in North America. As a member of our Brotherhood you will be part of a long tradition of pride, craftsmanship and superior training that is among the very best in our industry. You will be covered by a collectively bargained agreement, which will guarantee your wages and benefits no matter where in the United States your trade may take you.

Regular membership meetings: The third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at: North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners, 710 Olive St. St. Paul, MN 55130.

As a union member you will be able attend the Millwright Training Program. Whether as a journeyman for upgrading your trade skills or in apprenticeship just starting out, you will receive training that is state-of-the-art, making you more professional, confident and safer in your working methods.

The jurisdiction of Millwright Local 548 covers 61 counties in southern and central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the western edge of Wisconsin and all but one county of South Dakota. The work that our millwrights perform for our union millwright contractors is equally as diverse and includes such work operations as:

• Rigging and erecting
• Conveyor fabrication and erecting
• Precision Optical Alignment
• All types of welding
• Bridge cranes and monorails
• Machinery moving and installation
• Maintenance and repair
• Precision coupling alignment
• CNC fabrication services

• Steel mills
• Saw mills
• Breweries
• Grain elevators
• Turbines, steam, gas and hydro
• Refineries
• Chemical plants
• Mine equipment
• Amusement equipment

Good wages, good benefits, superior training and opportunities for advancement are just a few of the reasons why Millwright Local 548 might be the right choice for you.