Millwright at Carpenters Millwrights JATC
at Carpenters Millwrights JATC in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
The Carpenters Millwrights JATC in Las Vegas, NV sponsors this union Millwright apprenticeship program. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it offers the structured training and labor-management backing that union apprenticeships are known for. Apprentices receive wages and benefits while developing their skills in the field.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of hands-on, paid on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, align, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical systems, work with rigging equipment, interpret technical blueprints, and troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic components. Classroom coursework reinforces these field skills with instruction in applied math, safety, and mechanical theory.
Graduates earn journey-level millwright status — a credential recognized across union signatory contractors throughout the region. Millwrights are employed in industries ranging from manufacturing to utilities, making this program a strong foundation for long-term career stability in the skilled trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
How to Apply
What to Expect as a Millwright Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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