Machinist Apprentice

There are many employment opportunities for skilled machinists in the Fox Valley region. Machinists operate various machine tools like lathes, milling machines, drill presses, planers and grinders. Many of today's machine tools are operated using computer numeric control (CNC) technology. As a fully trained machinist, you will program, edit and operate CNC machine tools. You'll also learn how to read and interpret blueprints, troubleshoot problems and understand manufacturing processes. This program requires you to first be employed and includes four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.