Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship Overview

June 3rd - August 2nd

Geater’s Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program is a 9 week program that allows high school students, that are at least 16 years old, to learn about CNC Machining, Press Brake Operations, CNC Programming, and Design Engineering. Students will complete an OSHA10 training and gain an understanding of Geater’s plant operations while getting to know if manufacturing is a possible career field.

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Outline of 9 Week Experience

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Week 1: New Hire Training
  • Shadow in different departments
  • Students identify departments that they may be interested in
  • Train in Drill Press
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Week 2
  • Follow a part through the building to different departments
  • Students identify department(s) of interest to determine placements for the rest of their experience
  • Work in Drill Press
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Week 3 – Week 9
  • Students rotate through the different departments on a weekly basis, maximizing time in areas of interest.
  • Students will gain experience in machining, press brake, programming, and design. Other areas may be possible depending on the student’s interest.
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OSHA 10 Training

Students will complete OSHA 10 training during their session.

Apprentice Stories

Hear from our past apprentices about their success

One of the apprentice’s started the program in March of 2020 and was able to complete the program in July of 2024. The apprentice worked at Geater during their apprenticeship and attended Hawkeye Community College, graduating from their CNC.

Program in May of 2024. Per the apprentice he stated “I liked that my college credits and time at Hawkeye went towards my apprenticeship program. Asking questions and being able to see things on paper was especially helpful for me”.

Another apprentice started the program in October of 2022 and at this time is expected to complete the program in April of 2026. This apprentice was also enrolled at Hawkeye Community College in their CNC program and graduated in May of 2024.

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