Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship

Electrical and instrumentation technicians test or modify electrical machinery or control equipment in industrial and manufacturing settings. 

Electrical and instrumentation technicians typically:

• Work under direction of engineers or technologists.
• Use precision calibrators to test, repair, replace, clean, or adjust precision instruments such as timepieces and automatice control devices.
• Interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Use precision measuring devices and tools, soldering equipment, magnifiers, and grinders.
• Adjust or repair electrical relays and switches.

Training

• 5-year program
• 10,400 hours of on-the-job learning
• 1,008 hours of paid related instruction
• Additional related instruction as may be required

Instructor

JIM KOSKEY

Jim earned his Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation journeyman’s card through Northcentral Technical College. He is certified to teach Transition to Trainer classes designed for apprentices who are approaching the end of their apprenticeship. His industry experience includes 25 years at a paper mill as well as four years as an industrial millwright and seven years an industrial electrical and instrumentation technician.

“Apprenticeships often require close ties with industry practices and standards. I like staying current with industry trends and sharing that knowledge with students, and teaching apprenticeship keeps me connected to the field.”

Application Requirements

To qualify for this apprenticeship opportunity, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Employer: Meet entry requirements of employer (varies)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Application: Applicants apply directly to participating employers. 

Get Started

If you meet the application requirements listed above, do the following to get started:

1. Obtain direct employment through a company that operates an apprenticeship program or a similar sponsorship.

2. Contact Raquel Nowak to learn about the application process:

   Raquel Nowak
   Apprenticeship Training Representative
   Bureau of Apprenticeship
   Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
   715.323.6322
   Email

    

Questions

Consider starting with our Automation and Instrumentation Technology associate degree program. Most employers look for some basic electrical and mechanical skills before hiring someone as an industrial electrician. This is a great pathway to help you build skills that will transition into the apprenticeship. Many of our associate degree students receive jobs before completing the program!