Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
Why Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic?
Millwrights and maintenance mechanics are the skilled experts who keep industrial equipment and facilities running smoothly. In this apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to install, repair, and maintain the heavy machinery that powers manufacturing, construction, and production environments.
You’ll gain hands-on experience working with complex mechanical systems, reading technical plans, and performing the essential repair work that prevents downtime and keeps operations moving forward. This career is built for problem solvers who enjoy working with precision, strength, and technical skill.
How Apprenticeship Works
Registered Apprenticeships combine structured on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, giving you access to careers that typically require experience. To complete an apprenticeship, you’ll start by partnering with a sponsor who offers paid on-the-job training. Apprenticeships often take several years to complete and are based on hours earned on the job and in the classroom.
Apprenticeship Details
Take a closer look at what the Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic apprenticeship offers and what to expect.
Millwrights and maintenance mechanics employed in manufacturing often work in a typical factory shop setting. They use protective equipment to avoid common hazards such as safety belts, protective glasses, and hard hats. 40-hour week, and overtime is common.
- 4-year program
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job learning
- 576 hours of paid related instruction
- 300 hours of unpaid related instruction
- Additional related instruction as may be required
Meet our instructors.
Matt McCall, AD
Matt earned his electromechanical associate degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College and attended UW–Wood County as an engineering major. He holds BAS instruction certification for millwright, industrial electrical, and multi-craft apprenticeships. He brings over 12 years of experience in highly automated food manufacturing to his teaching at Mid-State.
“The industrial trades have built this country and our economy. I have been fortunate enough to have worked in the trades for over 12 years and greatly enjoy sharing my knowledge with our students and apprentices. A good instructor can teach students, but a great instructor can learn as much from students as he teaches them!”
To qualify for this apprenticeship opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age: 18 or older
Employer: Meet entry requirements of employer (varies)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Ability: Be physically able to perform trade.
Application: Applicants apply directly to participating employers
If you meet the application requirements listed above, do the following to get started:
- Obtain direct employment through a company that operates an apprenticeship program or a similar sponsorship.
Contact Raquel Nowak to learn about the application process:
Raquel Nowak
Apprenticeship Training Representative
Bureau of Apprenticeship
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
715-323-6322
Email
Contact Cole Schmidt for questions or to request additional information about this apprenticeship:
Cole Schmidt
Apprenticeship Advisor & Pathways Navigator
Mid-State Technical College / AMETA® Center
5000 Coye Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-997-6731
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