Millwright at Tennessee Millwrights Regional Council JATC Local 1554
at Tennessee Millwrights Regional Council JATC Local 1554 in Chattanooga, TN
About This Program
The Tennessee Millwrights Regional Council JATC Local 1554 sponsors this union Millwright apprenticeship program in Chattanooga, TN. As a JATC program, it is administered jointly by labor and management, ensuring consistent quality training and strong connections to union signatory employers throughout the region. Apprentices receive pay and union benefits while learning the trade.
This four-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under experienced journey-level millwrights, learning precision machinery installation and alignment, rigging and load handling, maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the use of precision measurement equipment. Classroom instruction covers mechanical theory, blueprint reading, safety regulations, and applied mathematics.
Graduates earn journey-level millwright status recognized by union employers across Tennessee and beyond. Chattanooga's growing industrial and manufacturing base — including automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors — provides strong local employment prospects for those who complete this apprenticeship.
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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