• To become an apprentice in the State of WI, one must first be indentured by the State Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS).
• Contact an employer on your own. Each company has its own requirements for entry into the apprenticeship program.
• Once you have a sponsor, the employer will contact the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards who will create an apprenticeship contract between you and your employer.
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards
Debbie Fochs
1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Office: 715.675.3331, Ext. 4238
Fax: 715.675.9776

Work Description:
Machinists are skilled workers who can transform a block of metal into an intricate part; such as, a gear or piston that meets precise specification. They
set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Many machines are computer numerically controlled (CNC), which means the machinist uses computers to direct the machines operations.

Working Conditions:
Most machine shops are well lighted and ventilated. Machinists wear protective equipment; such as, safety glasses to shield against bits of flying metal and earplugs to protect against machinery noise. They may stand most of the day and may lift moderately heavy work pieces.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least
  18 years of age
• Entry requirements vary by employer
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physically able to perform trade
  
• Applicants apply directly to
  participating employers

Terms of Apprenticeship :

• 4 year training program
• 7,568 hours on-the-job training.
  
• 432 hours of paid related instruction
• Additional related instruction may
  be required

The apprentice will learn the theory and skills to operate all the basic machinery founds in a well-equipped machine shop, including lathes, drilling machines, metal cutting saws, vertical and horizontal milling machines, and surface and cylindrical grinders.