Millwright at Millwright Machine, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Millwright Machine, Inc. in Gary, IN

About This Program

Millwright Machine, Inc. sponsors this non-union Millwright Apprenticeship program in Gary, Indiana. This employer-sponsored apprenticeship offers a paid, structured route into industrial machinery work, serving the needs of manufacturing and heavy industrial facilities in the greater northwest Indiana region.

The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in machinery installation, precision leveling and alignment, mechanical system maintenance, rigging, and welding. They also gain experience with conveyor systems, pumps, and power transmission components. Classroom instruction covers industrial safety, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical blueprints, and trade mathematics.

Upon completion, apprentices earn journeyman millwright credentials and are well-positioned to pursue long-term careers in Indiana's robust industrial sector. All four years of training are compensated, giving apprentices the financial stability to complete the program while gaining the hands-on skills that employers in manufacturing and industrial maintenance actively seek.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

8,000

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RTI Hours

576

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Duration

4 years

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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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Millwright

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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