Candidate Pool
APPRENTICESHIPS
Mobile Training
Custom Training
Thanks to MI, I learned a
new skill and got an a job
where I can use my hands!
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Welder
Anthony Nichols
Fabrication
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W E
A R E
WHO
We serve the Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Maritime, Clean Energy, Supply Chain,
and automotive machinists industries. Established by the International Association of
Machinists District 751, the Machinists Institute proudly serves current and future workers to
reach their career goals and provides cutting edge education and training to build a highly
skilled and diverse workforce to meet employer demand.
The Machinists Institute is a nonprofit educational
institution built by industry for industry!
WHAT
W E
D O
Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Expands employer hiring pool and
up-skills current staff
HEAR WHAT EMPLOYER PARTNERS HAVE TO SAY
real employers.
real results.
Custom Training - meet employer’s specialized & exact needs
Pre-Apprenticeship/Pre-Employment - Welding, Machining, & Mechanic
tracts along with custom pre-employment training
Support employer and student support across the journey
Advocate for access to low cost high quality training
18 Month Machine Operator
Trailer/Van/Container/Mechanic
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Machinists
Industrial Machine Technician
Fabrication Welder
MICA Graduate Pool
Hire career-ready candidates trained in industry basic skills
Marketing Partnership
We spotlight your company across MI’s platforms—boosting visibility and
validating your brand.
Exclusive Job Posting & Candidate Matching
Post directly to our candidate pool. We cross-promote to attract motivated
applicants.
Retention & Leadership Development
Mentorship training and consultive career pathway development designed to
help your team grow from within.
Compliance & Admin Support
We handle the paperwork so you can focus on operations.
ADDITIONAL
S E R I C E S
MI offers practical, high-impact workforce solutions designed to
meet your production goals and talent needs.
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W E
A R E
WHERE
The Machinists Institute (MI) is building more than classrooms and workshops—it’s creating places
where people can launch meaningful careers in advanced manufacturing. From Spokane to
Vancouver, and Everett to Tukwila, each site is designed to meet the needs of its community while
connecting students directly to the industries that need their skills. Whether it’s a state-of-the-art
training center, a renovated space with deep local roots, or a brand-new hub next door to Boeing,
MI’s locations are giving learners across Washington more ways to step into high-demand careers.
Everett, WA
Tukwila, WA
Vancouver, WA
Spokane, WA
Freemont, CA
Locations
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TUKWILA, WA
The Tukwila Training Center is as a major hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and
robotics training, serving a wide range of industries.
The facility includes:
Multiple classrooms
Dedicated shop/training floor
Specialized labs (e.g., robotics, welding, metrology)
Modern equipment and simulators
Marcus Harrell
Regional Director
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Capacity: Designed to train up to 700 students per year on real-world shop-ready
machinery (mills, lathes, welding rigs)
Labs and classrooms for aerospace, automotive, and metal fabrication trades
CNC simulators
Robotics Lab
5 Axis CNC machines
VR paint trainers
Lincoln Electric welding equipment
VR welding trainers
3D printers
Advanced metrology equipment
PLCs, and augmented reality technology
Manual Lathes
Flexible classroom space and a large union hall for meetings/events.
Early Learning Academy: Near this site, you’ll find the Little Wings Early Learning
Academy, a facility (currently under construction) with a future licensed space up to
26,400 sq ft for childcare and preschool.
With Boeing a stone-throw away we are equipped to keep up with the
increased demand to produce career pathways that allow them to grow their
own skilled workforce.
EVERETT, WA
MI’s newest facility boasts over 20,000 square feet in training spaces with multiple labs
and classrooms dedicated to industry driven hands-on training.
Herman Calzadillas
Regional Director
Training is supported by three modern classrooms, offering flexible space for
instruction, meetings, and community engagement. The center also houses
Amatrol training systems, enabling instruction in PLCs, electrical systems,
pneumatics, and hydraulics. These capabilities support both entry-level
apprenticeships and incumbent worker training programs, making Spokane a hub
for workforce development across multiple manufacturing pathways.
What’s Inside:
State-of-the-art CNC machines
Full machine shop
Amatrol training systems
Robotics trainers,
Manual lathes
Welding shop
Metrology tools
Whether you're an employer looking to upskill your team or a student ready to
launch a career, the Spokane Training Center is where real skills meet real
opportunity.
📍 8304 N. Regal Spokane, Washington 99217
SPOKANE, WA
Spokane Training Center – Built for the Future of Manufacturing
Located in North Spokane, WA, our state-of-the-art 8,000 sq ft Spokane Training Center is built
to deliver high-impact, hands-on training for the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
The facility features a comprehensive setup for precision machining and fabrication.
Allen Eveland
Regional Director
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VANCOUVER
Vancouver Innovation Center Facility Overview
The Machinists Institute at the Vancouver Innovation Center is a modern,
dedicated hub for hands-on workforce development, located at Suite 230,
18110 SE 34th Street, Vancouver, WA 98683.
This 3,204 square foot facility is engineered to provide a best-in-class training
experience. It features:
Dedicated Training Lab: A robust, hands-on space equipped with the power
infrastructure needed to run manual, CNC machines, and other industrial
training equipment—including a mobile air brake simulator trainer coming
soon. This is where apprentices and students gain real-world, in-demand
skills.
Integrated Learning Space: The facility includes a dedicated office and classroom area
to seamlessly blend technical theory with practical application.
Strategic Purpose: This space allows the Machinists Institute to run all its pre-
apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and incumbent worker training programs in-house,
ensuring quality and consistency.
Visitors can easily access the Institute by entering through the north side of the building
and using the doorbell marked “Machinists Institute.”
Christina Riley
Regional Director
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Instructions
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Key Specifications & Features
Total facility size: 12,000 square feet
Demo lab space: Approximately 6,000 square feet dedicated to equipment
demonstration and hands-on use.
Office/support space: The remainder of the facility houses regional sales &
support staff, meeting/training rooms etc.
The hub will be used by Heidenhain and its partner OEMs/OEIs for
demonstration, collaborative projects, training, and workforce development.
Strategic Importance
By situating this hub in Silicon Valley, it’s close to high-technology OEMs,
semiconductor equipment makers, advanced manufacturing, robotics and
automation companies.
The hands-on demonstration lab enables customers and partners to see the
technology in real action (machine tool, automation, etc) rather than just
theory.
FREEMONT, CA
HEIDENHAIN Corporation — “CONNECT” Manufacturing Innovation Hub
MI is the keystone training partner for the location. This hub serves as a U.S. innovation,
demonstration and training centre for Heidenhain’s motion-control, encoder and CNC-control
technologies. It’s purpose is to provide hands-on demonstration space, training for workforce
development, collaboration with OEMs/OEIs (original equipment integrators) and tool-builders,
and to host advanced machine tool / semiconductor / automation applications.
Casey Gallagher
Regional Director
MI is proud to offer nationally registered apprenticeship programs and custom
workforce training solutions that extend far beyond our physical campuses. Whether
you're in a rural area, managing multiple sites, or need training that fits your production
schedule, we bring the classroom to your team - virtually, onsite, through mobile labs, or a
combination of multiple methods.
How We Support Remote Employers:
Customized Training Plans
We align curriculum and training methods to your equipment, processes, shifts, and
production goals.
Mobile Training Labs
We bring machining, welding, and mechanical systems training directly to rural or remote
worksites.
Flexible Delivery Options
Live Zoom classes, virtual simulations, train the trainer programs, and remote
assessments minimize travel and maximize access.
Compliance & Admin Support
MI manages logs, paperwork, and reporting so you can focus on operations.
Partnering Beyond the Pacific Northwest
Not near one of our facilities? Training That Comes to You
48% ROI
Employers saw $1.48+ return on every
$1 invested in apprenticeship model.*
91% Retention
L&I reports that 91% of employees stay
with employers who offer apprenticeship
training opportunities.
APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMS
Future Proof Your Operations
Through Our Registered Apprenticeships
MACHINIST
TOTAL LECTURE/LAB HOURS: 720
TOTAL ON-THE-JOB HOURS: 8000
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The Machinist apprenticeship blends manual precision with CNC mastery and
Industry 4.0 fluency. Apprentices begin with safety, documentation, and
manual machining, then progress into surface modification, additive
manufacturing, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems. By year four, they’re
programming robots and automating processes using PLCs and smart sensors.
Whether turning out battery housings or aerospace-grade components, MACH
apprentices are trained to lead in high-tech environments. MI handles the
compliance, logs, and paperwork—so employers can focus on throughput, not
admin.
Second Year MI Apprentice
Machining safety
Hand tools & measurement
Blueprint reading
Basic shop math
YEAR 1
180 HRS
Machining Fundamentals
Machine Ops III
Lubrication Systems
Intermediate Lab
Machine Ops I: Milling
Machine Ops II: Turning
Machining
Optimization
Multi-axis CNC
programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed
machining
Process Improvement
Machining 4.0
Shop Leadership
Continuous Improvement
(Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Digital Twin, Thread and
Enterprise
Smart Manufacturing
CNC basics
Intro to CAD/CAM
CNC set up &
operation
QA basics
Intermediate
Machining II
Intermediate Machining I
Manual mill & lathe
Tool selection & maintenance
Intermediate blueprint reading
Tolerance measurement &
inspection
Advanced CNC Mill Ops
Multi-step Setup
G-code
Precision Measuring
Advanced blueprint reading
GD&T
Fixture & tooling design
Process optimization
CNC troubleshooting
Advanced CAD/CAM
Lean Manufacturing
YEAR 2
180 HRS
YEAR 3
180 HRS
Multi-axis CNC programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed machining
Automation integration (robotics,
pallet systems)
Advanced QC
Workflow optimization
YEAR 4
180 HRS
Full-cycle part
production
Manufacturing project
management
Final project presentation
Industry certification prep
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
INDUSTRIAL
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
MI’s IMTA track is built for the shift from mechanical maintenance to smart
systems. Apprentices start with foundational safety and tool handling, then
move into diagnostics, fluid power, and electrical systems. The curriculum
includes
OSHA
compliance,
arc
flash
protocols,
and
lockout/tagout
procedures—plus hands-on work with generators, pump stations, and
switchgear. By year three, apprentices are troubleshooting marine propulsion
systems and performing quality assurance audits. The program is designed to
easily integrate high-voltage safety and inverter logic, making it a seamless fit
for electrified infrastructure and industrial automation.
TOTAL LECTURE/LAB HOURS: 576
TOTAL ON-THE-JOB HOURS: 8000
Future Proof Your Operations
Through Our Registered Apprenticeships
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Machining safety
Hand tools & measurement
Blueprint reading
Basic shop math
YEAR 1
180 HRS
Machining Fundamentals
Machine Ops III
Lubrication Systems
Intermediate Lab
Machine Ops I: Milling
Machine Ops II: Turning
Machining
Optimization
Multi-axis CNC
programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed
machining
Process Improvement
Machining 4.0
Shop Leadership
Continuous Improvement
(Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Digital Twin, Thread and
Enterprise
Smart Manufacturing
CNC basics
Intro to CAD/CAM
CNC set up &
operation
QA basics
Intermediate
Machining II
Intermediate Machining I
Manual mill & lathe
Tool selection & maintenance
Intermediate blueprint reading
Tolerance measurement &
inspection
Advanced CNC Mill Ops
Multi-step Setup
G-code
Precision Measuring
Advanced blueprint reading
GD&T
Fixture & tooling design
Process optimization
CNC troubleshooting
Advanced CAD/CAM
Lean Manufacturing
YEAR 2
180 HRS
YEAR 3
180 HRS
Multi-axis CNC programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed machining
Automation integration (robotics,
pallet systems)
Advanced QC
Workflow optimization
YEAR 4
180 HRS
Full-cycle part
production
Manufacturing project
management
Final project presentation
Industry certification prep
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
FWAP apprentices start with SMAW and wire feed welding, then advance
into GMAW, FCAW, and TIG. The curriculum includes metallurgy, blueprint
reading, rigging, and WABO certification prep. Apprentices learn to weld
across materials and positions—flat, vertical-up, overhead—while building
leadership and communication skills through team-based projects. With
safety, PPE, and respectful workplace principles embedded throughout,
FWAP grads are ready for structural welds, pressure vessels, and precision
TIG on aluminum. The program flexes to meet employer needs without
extending the timeline.
FABRICATION
WELDER
TOTAL LECTURE/LAB HOURS: 614
TOTAL ON-THE-JOB HOURS: 6000
Future Proof Your Operations
Through Our Registered Apprenticeships
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MIG Welding
YEAR 2
205HRS
Basic Rigging
Intro to Oxyacetylene &
Brazing
Intro to Arc Welding
Introductory Welding
YEAR 1
204HRS
Advanced Welding
Hand & Power Tools
Introductory Trade Math
Stick Welding
Intro Metallurgy
Intro Blueprint Reading
Intro Wire Feeding
Intro to Shielded Metal
Arc Welding
Shielded Metal Arc
Welding II
138hrs
Basic Employability Skills
Basic Communication Skills
Basic Job Skills
Welding Theory
YEAR 3
205HRS
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Career Skills
Leadership
Communication &
Documentation
Advanced Blueprint Reading
TIG Welding
Intermediate Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding
Advanced Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding
10hrs
10hrs
16hrs
30hrs
75hrs
35hrs
20hrs
25hrs
20hrs
30hrs
40hrs
25hrs
20hrs
50hrs
70hrs
MOAP is a fast-track program for entry-level operators who need more than
button-pushing. Apprentices learn trade math, metrology, documentation, and
basic machining—so they can run parts, spot defects, and keep the line moving.
The curriculum includes oxy-acetylene welding, MIG, TIG, and flux-cored
processes, plus safety and communication skills. With digital literacy and QA built
in, MOAP grads are ready for cross-training, promotion, or transition into full
machinist roles. It’s the ideal launchpad for building versatile talent on the shop
floor.
MACHINE
OPERATOR
TOTAL LECTURE/LAB HOURS: 239
TOTAL ON-THE-JOB HOURS: 3000
Future Proof Your Operations
in just 18 months!
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YEAR 2
82HRS
YEAR 1
157HRS
Machinists Institute receives support and funding from a U.S. Department of Labor Category 4
Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant. Read more about USDOL grant funding at esd.wa.gov/usdol.
Mechanics & Measuring
48 HRS
Mechanical knowledge
Automated systems & equipment,
pneumatic systems, robotics
Measurements, gauges, and tools
Precision measurement, math
applications and inspection
Metrology & QA
34 HRS
Metrology materials
Laser Trackers 365, NIMS Core
Measurement & Material Skills,
Measurement System Analysis
QA & Continuous Improvement
Critical work functions, QI, Lean
Manufacturing
Processes & Literacy
55 HRS
Work Documentation
Tool Basics
Digital Literacy
Financial Literacy
15hrs
24hrs
8hrs
8hrs
Systems & Prints
51 HRS
Fluid Systems (pneumatic, fittings,
control valves, filtration, preventative
maintenance)
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Blueprint Reading
21hrs
20hrs
10hrs
Safety
Math Fundamentals
Employability & Communication
Manufacturing 101
Machine Operator Fundamentals
51 HRS
20hrs
10hrs
16hrs
5hrs
24rs
24hrs
10hrs
24hrs