Machine Builder
Starting Wage
$18.00 / hour
Avg. Wage Upon Completion
$27.00 / hour
On The Job Training
8,000 hours
see Training Summary below
Related Courses Required
8 courses or 576 hours
see Classes Offered below
Key Skills
- Strong math skills, English to metric unit conversion, fraction to decimal conversion, and basic geometry and trigonometry
- Comfortable with computers
- Multi tasking is essential
- Strong communication verbal and written
- Ability to work with your hands (mechanical aptitude)
- May have to work on top of or below machines
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, computer diagnostics and electromechanical aptitude, team environment
- Knowledge of tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, vice grips, and other hand tools
- Machine builder focus on mechanical aptitude little electronics, build complex machines following drawings and schematics
- Work directly with customers
- Ability to measure using a ruler and/or tape measure, using micrometers, or using other measuring tools is a bonus
Character Traits
- High level of self confidence, likes to work with people (team), likes working with hands, excellent communication skills
- Likes video games, likes repairing bikes, lawnmowers, Motocross, boats, cars or household items
- Likes to put things together
Dual Enrollment Courses
These classes can be taken through MCC by FLYAP participants
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TAM 101Machine Shop Theory
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TAM 105Machine Project Laboratory
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TAM 121Mathematics for Machinist I
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TAM 131Machine Shop Print Reading I
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TAM 141Machine Shop Laboratory
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HVA 101Basic Refrigeration Theory
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HVA 105Electric and Motor Controls
Apprenticeship Training Summary
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1,700 hoursHand tools and learning various machining operations milling , drilling, turning and CNC
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1,300 hoursSub Assembly
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1,000 hoursBlueprint, inspection and assembly measurement to drawings
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1,300 hoursPlanning for the job, estimating and understanding job prep, job cost, sales, and customer contact
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700 hoursBasic welding, hydraulics and electricity as appropriate
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2,000 hoursFinal assembly and build
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8,000 hoursTotal
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As a youth apprentice, you will receive education and skills through job shadowing in 11th grade and a paid co-op in 12th grade. What’s more, upon completion, you will have the highly sought-after skills and experience that could make your career possibilities limitless.
In this program, you will have an opportunity to interview with several companies in multiple trades. And when you graduate, you will already have an understanding of these companies and what they offer.
We are here to be part of your decision discussion. Let’s build your future together.