Apprenticeship Program

The Apprenticeship Program is a competency-based training program certified by the US Department of Labor and the Veterans Administration and was established in 1953 to guarantee that the company would maintain future generations of highly skilled workers. New employees hired in our manufacturing and engineering departments could be placed in the Oberg Industries Apprenticeship Program.

Apprentices must complete all of their on-the-job training requirements and receive a grade of 80% or more on their classroom work to successfully complete the Apprenticeship Program. Once these requirements are met, participants will receive a journey-worker certificate and a cash bonus, plus the opportunity to earn at least two NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) credentials.

Our EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Manager has a dual role at Oberg, as he is also responsible for overseeing the entire developmental program for Apprentices by managing, coordinating and maintaining all records. Department Supervisors are responsible for conducting the on-the-job training and evaluating the performance of the apprentices. Employees are responsible for attending the required classes, satisfying all on-the-job training goals and putting forth every effort to learn the skills needed for their job.

In return, Oberg Industry Apprentices will earn competitive starting wages and benefits and have the opportunity to receive pay increases through scheduled overtime and making satisfactory progress working at their job.

Make premium pay through overtime (50 hour work week) and those that continue to make satisfactory progress will receive scheduled pay increases every six months.