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The Northwest Willamette Trade Apprenticeship Training Committee (TATC) is registered with the state of Oregon (MA#1142) to manage and oversee both the Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) and Machinist apprenticeship programs. Clackamas Community College (CCC) serves as the program administrator for the Committee and provides the required related training and instruction at the Oregon City campus and via online courses. Neither the Committee nor the College currently has the ability to place students in employment for apprenticeship purposes. Apprentices must be currently employed and sponsored by an approved training agent registered with the Northwest Willamette TATC.
The Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Apprenticeship trains individuals to maintain, repair and replace electrical systems limited to 600 volts or less. Limited Maintenance Electricians work in one location where the individual is employed on electrical equipment normally found in industrial manufacturing plants, commercial office buildings, buildings owned and operated by the state, a local government entity or institution, or in a complex of buildings under one owner. LMEs are not authorized to make any new electrical installations or to perform any work on services.
Working Conditions: This work can be dirty and strenuous, with considerable standing, bending and reaching. Tools used include electrical metering devices, cable pulling devices, electrical hand tools, soldering tools, hammers, drills and side cutters. Hazards include electric shock, burns, falls and falling objects.
Length of Apprenticeship: This apprenticeship lasts about two years. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 related classroom hours per year and a total of 4,000 on-the-job training hours.
Wages: Journey-level Limited Maintenance Electricians earn a minimum of $27 hourly, and apprentices can start at $14-$18 hourly.
The Machinist Apprenticeship trains individuals to set up and operate manufacturing equipment to produce precision parts, instruments, and tools made from different materials including steel, aluminum, silicone and plastics based on preset specifications. Machinists read blueprints, make calculations, determine machine speed and maintain machines and equipment.
Working conditions: Machinists typically work in machine shops, factories, or manufacturing plants and operate turning and grinding machines, mills, lathes, drills, and CNC machines to produce products and ensure machines cut properly and safely. Because this working environment presents potential hazards such as flying debris and loud noises, machinists wear protective gear such as earplugs, safety goggles and face shields. It is common for machinist to work overtime and to have schedules and shifts outside or normal business hours and this profession is physically demanding.
Length of Apprenticeship: This apprenticeship lasts about three years. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 related classroom hours per year and a total of 6,000 on-the-job training hours.
Wages: Journey-level Machinists earn a minimum of $27 hourly, and apprentices can start at $15-$18 hourly.