Millwright at SE WI Area Millwright/PileDriver JAC
at SE WI Area Millwright/PileDriver JAC in Pewaukee, WI
About This Program
The SE WI Area Millwright/PileDriver JAC sponsors this union Millwright apprenticeship program in Pewaukee, WI. Jointly administered by labor and management, this JATC-affiliated program trains apprentices in both millwright and related heavy construction skills, giving graduates a broader foundation in industrial and civil construction work. Apprentices are paid from their first day on the job.
The four-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in industrial machinery installation and alignment, rigging and material handling, hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance, and pile driving fundamentals specific to the program's dual-trade scope. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, mechanical theory, safety standards, and trade mathematics.
Upon completing the program, graduates hold journey-level millwright status with additional exposure to piledriving operations — a combination that broadens their employment options across both industrial maintenance and heavy construction sectors in southeastern Wisconsin and the broader Great Lakes region.
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.
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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