Manual Milling – Course Challenge Form

Manual Mill Challenge Course – Interest Form

This interest form is for IAM District 751 and W24 members who would like to challenge the Basic Mill 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 Milling skills through a written and hands-on evaluation. Successfully passing the challenge satisfies the prerequisite requirement for the CNC Mill Course.


Skills Evaluated:

    • Mill Setup
    • Mill 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 Mill Course.

    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: ERT001CM


    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 email

    Kiersten Dahlen

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