Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook

Industrial machinery mechanics (millwrights and maintenance mechanics) keep factory equipment running — production lines, conveyors, pumps, robotic cells, and packaging machines. It's heavy diagnostic work with downtime pressure: a stopped line costs money every minute.

GA Median Salary
$60,100/yr
-6% vs. national
National Median
$63,760/yr
GA Employment
13,010
Industrial Machinery Mechanics employed
GA Sponsors
2
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
16.1%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
45,700
Nationally, per yr

Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Georgia: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship in Georgia combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Georgia pay vs. national

Median industrial machinery mechanic wages in Georgia are $60,100/year, -6% below the national median of $63,760. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Georgia has 2 registered apprenticeship sponsors for industrial machinery mechanic listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16.1% job growth for industrial machinery mechanics nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 45,700 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Georgia-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th pct
$41,660
Median
$60,100
90th pct
$81,820
Middle 50% of workers earn $49,100$72,340

Current Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Georgia

No industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Georgia. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

2 industrial machinery mechanic-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Georgia. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
SKF USA Inc. Flowery Branch Hall County
Toyo Tires North America White Bartow County
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Georgia

Georgia has only 2 Industrial Machinery Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Georgia?
The BLS reports a median wage of $60,100/yr for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Georgia (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become an Industrial Machinery Mechanic through apprenticeship?
Most Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Industrial Machinery Mechanics?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship in Georgia?
Contact one of the 2 Industrial Machinery Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in Georgia (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Georgia, a first-year Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprentice might earn around $30,050/yr (roughly half the $60,100 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Industrial Machinery Mechanics also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.