Millwright at Eastern Millwright Regional Council ATF
at Eastern Millwright Regional Council ATF in Holliston, MA
About This Program
The Eastern Millwright Regional Council ATF sponsors this non-union Millwright Apprenticeship program in Holliston, Massachusetts. This employer-affiliated, paid apprenticeship prepares individuals for skilled careers in industrial machinery installation and maintenance, serving the manufacturing, biotech, and industrial sectors across the New England region.
The program lasts four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience installing and precisely aligning industrial machinery, performing rigging operations, maintaining mechanical and power transmission systems, and working with hydraulic and pneumatic components. Technical instruction covers mechanical blueprints, industrial safety, trade mathematics, and systems theory.
Graduates earn journeyman millwright credentials and are prepared for careers across Massachusetts and the broader New England industrial market. Training is fully paid throughout all four years, allowing apprentices to develop specialized skills and build financial stability simultaneously. This program is a strong choice for those seeking a hands-on, career-focused alternative to a traditional technical degree.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
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.
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