Industrial Maintenance Millwright

Hampton Lumber Mills

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physically able

Step 2: Apply

Apply

• Apprenticeships are offered to employees of Hampton Lumber Mills *

• Gain employment at Hampton Lumber Mills to be eligible when apprenticeship positions are available.
  - For entry level positions, apply in person
  - For all other positions, apply online

• When apprenticeship openings are posted, submit application for an apprenticeship

• Complete interview

• Selection is based on work history, demonstrated learning ability, and prior schooling or experience

*If no employees respond to apprenticeship offer, the position will be opened to the public and posted online.

Step 3: Begin Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

• 8000 hours / 4 years on-the-job training
• Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through online and classroom training

Wages

• Start at 86% of current Journey-Level rate.
• Gain 1% pay increase after every 500 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 3 months) plus required schooling.
• Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
• Contact employer for current hourly wage rates

G.I. Bill® Housing Allowance

• Usage is optional
• Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill^® Comparison Tool
• Search School Name: HAMPTON AFFILIATES

* Apprenticeships are also offered at other Hampton Lumber Mills locations and may be eligible for GI Bill^® approval.

Industrial Maintenance Millwright

Interfor

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Physically able, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Pass aptitude assessment
• Minimum of one year (2000 hours) of active service with Interfor
• Must be able to work any shift and variable shifts.
• Able to obtain Passport to attend training in Canada

Step 2: Apply

Apply

* Apprenticeship program is available for Interfor maintenance and production employees

• Gain employment and complete one year of active service with Interfor
• Contact Mill Manager or Human Resources representative to apply for apprenticeship
• Attend Apprenticeship Program Information Session
• Complete Work Keys Assessment
• Performance review of work, safety, and attendance
• Complete Interview

Step 3: Begin Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

• 7,200 hours / 3 years on-the-job training
• Minimum of 178 hours of education each year completed online and at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Wages

• Start at 70% of current journeyperson’s rate.
• Gain 10-13% pay increase after every 3,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 18 months) plus required schooling.
• Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
• Contact employer for current hourly wage rates

G.I. Bill® Housing Allowance

• Usage is optional
• Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill^® Comparison Tool
• Search School Name: INTERFOR US INC