Millwright at Millwright & Machinery Erectors JATC

Millwright & Machinery Erectors JATC sponsors this union Millwright Apprenticeship program in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Backed by a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program delivers comprehensive industrial training through a labor-management structure that ensures apprentices meet the highest standards of the millwright trade while benefiting from union support and representation.

The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, align, and maintain a wide variety of industrial machinery including turbines, conveyors, and compressors. Training also covers rigging and hoisting, welding techniques, and hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance. Technical coursework addresses mechanical theory, precision measurement, industrial safety, and blueprint interpretation.

Upon completion, apprentices achieve journeyman millwright status with union credentials, qualifying them for skilled positions in Minnesota's manufacturing, food processing, and industrial sectors. Training is paid throughout all four years, making this union apprenticeship both a high-quality and financially practical entry point into a rewarding industrial career.