| Apprenticeships Maintenance mechanics and millwrights employed in manufacturing often work in a typical factory shop setting and use protective equipment to avoid common hazards; such as, safety belts, protective glasses and hard hats. Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright is an Industrial Apprenticeship, therefore, admission into this apprenticeship can only be found through an employer. If you are interested in becoming a Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright, talk to someone in a company's personnel office to find out their procedure for choosing apprenticeship candidates. Often, in large industrial plants, apprenticeships are open only to workers already employed in the plant. In these situations, you must first be employed by the firm and then seek an apprenticeship. For more information and application materials, contact: |
