Apprenticeship│17 Credits│Fond du Lac
Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship
Gain on-the-job training and perfect a wide range of installation, manufacturing and maintenance skills with the Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprenticeship at Moraine Park Technical College.
Maintenance mechanic/millwrights perform tasks related to installation and repair of manufacturing, process and facility related equipment. Both mechanical and electrical skills are applied to preventative and predictive maintenance, equipment repairs and equipment enhancements.
What You’ll Learn
Maintenance mechanics and millwrights install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. They keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe-fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper rigging techniques.
- Select an appropriate power transmission system for a given application.
- Identify suitable pumps for given applications.
- Recommend bearings for given applications.
- Plan for fabricating parts and assemblies according to specifications.
- Apply operational and troubleshooting principles to fluid power systems.
- Layout an equipment installation plan.
- Plan maintenance schedules for a given system.
Students interested in an apprenticeship do not complete standard admissions with Moraine Park.
Interested students/employers should contact the training representative listed below to start the apprentice/employer apprenticeship contract application:
Lavelle Gill, Apprenticeship Training Representative
Phone: (262) 340-1143
Email: almonl.gill@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Learn more at www.wisconsinapprenticeship.org
Additional Information
Contact Kim Spartz at (920) 924-3217 or kspartz@morainepark.edu to discuss transfer opportunities.
Journeyworkers can earn a degree customized to their interests with the Technical Studies – Journeyworker Associate of Applied Science degree at Moraine Park Technical College.
If you want to learn more about apprenticeships in Wisconsin, visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/.
Applicants should be 18 years of age and submit an apprentice/employer application to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically able to perform required work practices safely.
Students are required to complete First Aid/CPR and Transition to Trainer classes.
Career Opportunities
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Millwright
- Industrial Mechanic
- Maintenance Supervisor
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
Training Period
The Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright is a 4-year apprenticeship.
Working Conditions
Maintenance mechanics/millwrights require a moderate level of physical strength. They must frequently stand, squat or kneel for long periods and work in cramped or uncomfortable positions. Since much of their work is indoors, maintenance technicians are less exposed to inclement weather than most other trade workers
Maintenance mechanics/millwrights perform tasks to adjust, modify, repair and improve equipment and processes within an industrial environment. They also read blueprints, and install hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and controls. Preventative maintenance, bearing diagnostics, mechanical drives and pump system repairs are additional tasks completed by maintenance mechanics. They also perform machining, welding and other tasks using hand tools, mills and lathes.
For safety, maintenance mechanics/millwrights must understand the risks and hazards when working on industrial equipment. A practical understanding of OSHA is required in addition to referencing and understanding the National Electrical Code designed to protect persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.
Tools and Equipment
Maintenance mechanics/millwrights may use various hand and power tools and stationary equipment such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, welders and saws.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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