Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Oregon

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.

OR Median Salary
$71,430/yr
+12% vs. national
National Median
$63,760/yr
OR Employment
6,490
Industrial Machinery Mechanics employed
OR Sponsors
9
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 Oregon: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship in Oregon 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.

Oregon pay vs. national

Median industrial machinery mechanic wages in Oregon are $71,430/year, +12% above the national median of $63,760. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Oregon has 9 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 — Oregon-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Oregon Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$50,440
Median
$71,430
90th pct
$98,010
Middle 50% of workers earn $60,660$82,940

Current Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Oregon

No industrial machinery mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Oregon. 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 Oregon

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

Organization City County
OR SW-WA IUOE #701 STNRY ENGINEER JATC Gladstone
Oregon SW Washington IUOE 701 Stationary Engineer JATC Gladstone
KLAMATH BASIN INDUSTRIAL TATC Klamath Falls
EASTERN OREGON INDUSTRIAL TATC Pendleton
PACIFIC NORTHWEST IMM JATC Portland
WA COUNTY INDUSTRL MANUFACTRNG TECH JATC Portland
DOUGLAS/COOS/CURRY INDUSTRIAL TATC Roseburg
LANE COUNTY INDL MAINT MECHANIC JATC Springfield
JACKSON COUNTY MILLWRIGHTS JATC White City
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic Apprenticeship in Oregon

Oregon has only 9 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 do Industrial Machinery Mechanics earn in Oregon?
The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Oregon is $71,430 as of May 2024. Wages range from $50,440 at the 10th percentile to $98,010 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become an Industrial Machinery Mechanic through apprenticeship?
A typical Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Should I do an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship or go to trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Industrial Machinery Mechanics combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprenticeship in Oregon?
Contact one of the 9 Industrial Machinery Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in Oregon (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 Oregon, a first-year Industrial Machinery Mechanic apprentice might earn around $35,715/yr (roughly half the $71,430 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.