Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship

Program Overview

Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship

Program Overview

Work Description

Maintenance mechanics and millwrights install, dismantle or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints or other drawings. They keep machines, mechanical equipment or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipefitting, boilermaking, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment, and repairing buildings, floors or stairs.

Working Conditions

Maintenance mechanics and millwrights employed in manufacturing often work in a typical factory shop setting and use protective equipment such as safety belts, protective glasses and hard hats to avoid common hazards.

Training

• 4-year training program
• 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
• 576 hours of paid related instruction
• Apprentice must complete Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Transition-To-Trainer Courses

Classroom instruction is given in mathematics, blueprint reading, hydraulics, electricity, computers and electronics.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Apprenticeship
• Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 17 Credits | Finish paid training and class time in 4 years

Estimated Program Cost

$3,403.86

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Green Awareness for Maintenance (1 credit)
• Interpreting Engineering Drawings Part A (1 credit)
• Rigging for MMMP Trades (1 credit)

Second Semester

• Industrial Fluid Distribution Systems (2 credits)

Third Semester

• Mechanisms 1 for Industry (1 credit)
• Mechanisms 2 for Industry (1 credit)

Fourth Semester

• Fluid Power 1 for Industry (1 credit)
• Maintenance Operations 1 (1 credit)

Fifth Semester

• Vocational Math 1 (1 credit)
• Basic Metrology (Part A) (1 credit)

Sixth Semester

• Fundamentals of Metallurgy (2 credits)

Seventh Semester

• Fluid Power 2 for Industry (2 credits)

Eighth Semester

• Metal Repair Techniques (2 credits)

Admission

How to Apply

• If you have signed an Apprenticeship Contract: When your contract arrives from the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, you will be admitted to the program and enrolled in first-semester classes.
• If you have not signed an Apprenticeship Contract: You are encouraged to contact the School of STEM Office to express your interest in becoming an Apprentice.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry requirements vary by employers
• Physically able to perform trade

Program Outline

Outline

• Interpreting Engineering Drawings Part A (1-credit): Course on understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, used in the construction and maintenance of various structures and systems.
• Industrial Fluid Distribution Systems (2-credits): Course covering the principles and practices of industrial fluid distribution systems, including the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems, pumps, and other components.
• Mechanisms 1 and 2 for Industry (1-credit each): Courses providing an introduction to the principles of mechanisms, including the study of linkages, gears, cams, and other mechanical devices used in industrial machinery.
• Fluid Power 1 and 2 for Industry (1 and 2-credits respectively): Courses on the principles and applications of fluid power systems, including the study of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid power components.
• Maintenance Operations 1 (1-credit): An introductory course on the principles and practices of industrial maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Vocational Math 1 (1-credit): Course providing an overview of mathematical concepts and applications relevant to the maintenance and millwright trades.
• Basic Metrology (Part A) (1-credit): Course on the principles and practices of metrology, including the use of measuring tools and instruments for precision measurements.
• Fundamentals of Metallurgy (2-credits): Course covering the fundamental principles of metallurgy, including the properties, characteristics, and behavior of metals and their alloys.
• Metal Repair Techniques (2-credits): Course on advanced techniques for repairing metal components, including welding, brazing, and soldering.

Careers

• Maintenance Mechanic
• Millwright