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MACHINISTS
Apprenticeship Program
A comprehensive 8,000-hour state registered apprenticeship program
designed to equip your employees to become well-rounded and effective workers.
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Program Structure
8,000
Total OJT Hours
On-the-job training hours to gain practical experience
720
Total RSI Hours
Related Supplemental Instruction hours for theoretical knowledge
7-8
Hours p/wk Employee Training
Combination of structured classroom and hands-on training in addition to their on-the-job hours
Educational Partnership -
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AAS Degree
Students enrolled in MI's RTC partnership will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program.
RTC Partnership
Through MI's partnership with the Regional Technical College, apprentices gain access to valuable academic credentials.
Learn How We Did It
Core Safety and Fundamentals
Safety for Machinists (20 HRS)
Essential safety training for machining environments
Math Fundamentals (10 HRS)
Basic mathematical concepts required for machining
Introduction to Manual Machining (20 HRS)
Basics of operating manual machining equipment
Intro to Work Documentation (10 HRS)
Proper documentation procedures and practices
Technical Knowledge Development
1
Advanced Math Fundamentals (20 hrs)
Advanced mathematical concepts for precision machining
2
Intro to Engineering Drawings / Blueprint Reading (10 hrs)
Introductory blueprint interpretation skills
3
Material Science (20 hrs)
Study different materials and their properties for machining
4
Machine Tooling (10 hrs)
Various tooling options and applications
Measurement and Technical Drawing
1
Metrology Fundamentals (10 hrs)
Basic measurement principles and techniques
2
Advanced Engineering Drawings - Blueprint Reading (20 hrs)
Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation
3
Introduction to Hand Programming / G&M Codes (10 hrs)
Manual programming for CNC machines
CNC Operations and Setup
Introduction to CNC Controllers
10 hours learning the fundamentals of CNC control systems.
Machine Set-up and Operation
10 hours of training on proper machine setup procedures.
Manual Milling Operations
10 hours developing skills on manual milling machines.
Advanced Milling Techniques
CNC Milling Operations
10 hours of specialized training on CNC milling processes and techniques.
Mill Tooling Selection and Utilization
10 hours learning proper tool selection and application for milling operations.
Manual and CNC Mill Project 1
10 hours applying skills in a comprehensive milling project.
Quality Control and Measurement
Quality Assurance (10 hrs)
Quality control procedures and standards in machining.
Metrology (20 hrs)
Advanced measurement techniques and precision inspection methods.