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Millwright Apprenticeship

Millwrights install, maintain, and disassemble industrial machines. 

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Area of Study: Manufacturing

Program Length 

  • 4 years 
  • 7,424 hours on-the-job training 
  • 576 hours paid related instruction 
  • Additional training: Transition to Trainer 

Questions?

Christina Jungwirth
920-498-5704
christina.jungwirth@nwtc.edu

What will I learn?

Your training and instruction will cover: 

  • Installing, dismantling, and moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings 
  • Positioning equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment 
  • Adjusting the tension of nuts or bolts 
  • Aligning equipment or machinery 
  • Leveling machines or equipment 
  • Assembling mechanical components or machine parts  
Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.
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