Manual Lathe – Course Challenge Form

Basic Lathe Course – Interest Form
This interest form is for IAM District 751 and W24 members who would like to enroll in the challenge the Basic Lathe Course offered by the Machinists Institute.

Please note: Submitting this form does not guarantee participation. Space is limited, and eligible applicants will be contacted with assessment details if selected.

Challenge Course Description

The challenge process allows experienced members to demonstrate their existing manual lathe skills through a written and hands-on evaluation. Successfully passing the challenge satisfies the prerequisite requirement for the CNC Lathe Course.


Skills Evaluated:

    • Lathe Setup
    • Lathe Operation
    • Tool Holding and Utilization
    • Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
    • Precision Measurement using Micrometers and Calipers
    Resumé Requirement
    All applicants must upload a current résumé that reflects their machining experience. This will be reviewed to verify eligibility for the challenge process.

    Note: This is not a course registration form. It is intended for those with prior machining experience who wish to test out of the Basic Lathe Course.

    Schedule and Location
    Assessments will be scheduled based on participant availability. Final testing dates and times will be confirmed by the Machinists Institute once the interest form is received and reviewed.

    Assessment Locations:

    Tukwila Training Center

    10838 E Marginal way S

    Seattle, WA 98168


    Everett Training Center

    8729 Airport Rd

    Everett, WA 98204


    Course ID: ERT001CL


    Duration: 8 hours


    Cost: $600

    Active and laid-off IAM 751 and W24 members at Boeing may apply to IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Education Assistance Program for off hour courses.  If accepted, you will receive a voucher to pay for the courses.  For more information and assistance reach out to an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisor.

    Contact Information
    For questions about this process, please contact Boeing Programs Director, Kim Dove.

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    Note: Courses will be scheduled outside regular work hours. Final dates and times will be announced after interest data is collected.
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