Tool and Die Technologies Apprenticeship

For apprenticeship application information, please contact a Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Representative at 262-335-5849.

Applicants should be 18 years of age and submit an apprentice/employer application to the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be physically able to perform required work practices safely. Classes in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and machine shop experience are beneficial.

Years of            Trade/                           Work
Apprentice       Apprenticeship             Hours
     5                 Tool and Die Maker       10,400
     4                 CNC Machinist                 8,320
     3                 EDM Operator                  6,240
     4                 Machinist                          8,320
     4                 Tool Maker                        8,320
     5                 Mold Maker                     10,400

The apprentice training periods are listed above. Classes will be one day per week for two years. Students are required to complete a First Aid/CPR and Transition to Trainer class.

Most businesses and manufacturers employing individuals in the Tool and Die Technologies areas are clean, well-lit and well-ventilated. Noise levels may be higher for some jobs. Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are usually required.

Individuals employed in the area of the Tool and Die Technologies provide many of their own hand tools, such as three or more sets of micrometers, vernier calipers, a pair of V blocks, protractors, scales, steel rulers, allen wrenches, open- and box-end wrenches, dial indicators, surface gauges, parallels, scribes, punches and depth gauges. Employers provide the machine tools such as milling machines and lathes.