Illowa Millwrights JATC

Become a Millwright.

Millwrights and Technical Engineers receive training through a formal apprenticeship process. The Apprenticeship Training Program consists of on-the-job training along with supplemental classroom instruction in course work established by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America for a minimum of 200 hours per year for four years. In addition, they must attend all scheduled safety training.

The training received during the apprenticeship includes:

• Use of tools
• Layout
• Experience with machinery
• Experience involving engineering principals, optical instruments, and related information with blueprints
• Maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Welding

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must submit a copy of your birth certificate
• Must have an interest and aptitude for the craft
• Must have a good aptitude for mathematics

Apply by attending an orientation, held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am (except January)  – no registration is required, just show up.  

Requirements to Apply and work as a pre-apprentice:

• $50 application fee
• Completed application (handed out at orientation)
• Birth Certificate
• Diploma or GED

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