Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship
About the Career
Broken or inefficient machines slow the pace of manufacturing and, ultimately, profits. The Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship program is an employer sponsored, hands-on training program that teaches you the knowledge and skills needed to keep the machines running at top performance. If you like to troubleshoot problems and put theory to work hands-on, a career as a Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright may be your ticket to success. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maintenance Mechanic/Millwrights will be needed to maintain and repair existing machinery, dismantle old machinery, and maintain and install new machinery. As experienced Maintenance Mechanic/Millwrights leave the workforce for retirement or other careers, job opportunities will be available.
About this apprenticeship
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Hours
The Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship requires 8,320 work hours- 7,744 on the job and 576 in paid related instruction. In addition, 8 hours of unpaid related night school is required. The Millwright Apprenticeship requires 8,000 work hours- 7,424 on the job and 576 in paid related instruction. In addition, 8 hours of unpaid related night school is required.
Wages
You can get an idea of what other LTC program graduates are paid by reviewing the LTC graduate follow up survey.
Costs
Approximate costs include tuition ($2,044) and books ($1,050).
Employers
Companies in the Manitowoc/Sheboygan area that have employed Maintenance Mechanic/Millwrights in the past include:
- Alliant Energy Corporation
- Allstates Rigging Inc.
- Charter Steel
- Johnsonville Sausage LLC
- Rockline Industries
- Scandia Plastics Incorporated
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will receive:
- A Certificate of Completion of Paid Related Instruction from LTC
- A Certificate of Completion of the Apprenticeship from the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
- A Journey-Worker card from the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
- Eligibility to transfer 39 credits into a Journey-Worker Technical Studies Associate Degree.
What are the steps to apply?
Step 1:
You must have a sponsoring employer before receiving an apprentice contract and being invited to school. Discuss with your employer your desire to enter the apprenticeship for this trade. Your employer should contact the local Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards- Apprenticeship Training Representative (ATR) and discuss next steps and procedures. The ATR for our area is:
Ms. Sandra Destree- Apprenticeship Training Representative
Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015-1414
Work: 920.693.1102
Cell: 920.901.1764
Email: sandra.destree@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Step 2:
Specifics for the apprenticeship contract are worked out between you, your employer and the ATR (Apprenticeship Training Representative).
Step 3:
Once everything is in order, a Wisconsin Apprentice Contract is issued and you will than be invited to school.
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