NW Intermountain Manufacturers Assoc. (NIMA)

The Machinist Apprenticeship program is designed to provide aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the manufacturing industry. Throughout the program, apprentices will learn how to operate and maintain a variety of machines, such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines, to create precision metal parts and tools. They will receive a combination of hands-on training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job experience to help them develop the necessary skills and knowledge. As a machinist apprentice, they will play a critical role in the manufacturing process, ensuring that products are created to exact specifications and meeting the needs of various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.

The Welding Apprenticeship program is designed to provide aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the welding industry. Throughout the program, apprentices will learn how to join and repair metal parts using a variety of welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. They will receive a combination of hands-on training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job experience to help them develop the necessary skills and knowledge. As a welding apprentice, they will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and structural integrity of various structures in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and transportation.