6-month paid training program, no debt, and make great money!
Miura and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have partnered to create the Miura Boiler Trade Program. This 13-week program will prepare students to become full-time Boiler Field Technicians, while getting paid!
Did we say, “paid?” Yes, we did!
Students will get paid $18.90 per hour while training. The pay rate after 6 months of training will be between $30/hour and $34/hour, based on prior experience and education.
Why become a Miura Boiler Field Technician?
- Make an Impact: Most products you use involve steam! Your work ensures vital operations in various industries.
- Learn from the Best: Gain essential boiler maintenance skills while working with one of the world’s most innovative and high-tech energy providers.
- Avoid Debt: Unlike traditional 4-year colleges, our program doesn’t require you to take on massive debt.
- Be in Demand: With a high demand for this specialized skill set, you’ll become highly marketable in the job market!
MIURA BOILER TRADE PROGRAM OUTLINE
Training Period:
Months 1-3: Orientation and Initial Training
Location: Rockmart, GA (Miura America’s headquarters and factory)
- Classroom Training (40%) – A combination of in-person and online sessions focused on technical skills, product knowledge, and company orientation.
- Production Training (30%) – Hands-on experience shadowing factory personnel, assisting with assembly, and working in test bays.
- Field Work (30%) – Field exposure by shadowing and assisting Southeast Branch personnel at customer sites.
Months 4-6: Local Branch Training
Location: TBD (assigned based on company needs)
- Field Work (80%) – Extensive hands-on experience, shadowing and assisting personnel at local branch customer sites.
- Classroom Training (20%) – Continued technical, product, and company training, delivered online or in-office.
Initial Field Work:
Months 7-30: Initial Field Placement & Ongoing Training
Location: TBD (assigned based on company needs following completion of the training period)
- Field Work (20%) – Ongoing mentorship, shadowing Miura branch or independent representative personnel.
- Independent Field Work (80%) – Working independently to manage daily operations at assigned locations.
Note: Field placement could be at a Miura branch or outsourced through a local Miura representative.
Final Field Placement:
Months 31+: Transition to Full-Time Employment
Location: TBD (assigned based on company needs, with employee preference considered)
- Participants transition from Trade Program Employees in Training to full-time regular Miura employees. They will work independently, managing daily branch or representative activities or other positions based on availability and qualifications.
Earn While You Learn!
The Miura Boiler Trade (MBT) Program provides a well-rounded education for aspiring Boiler Field Technicians, focusing on the assembly, inspection, and startup of Miura boilers and water softeners.
Through factory shadowing, students gain hands-on experience in key production processes, including assembly, electrical panel work, shop testing, windbox installation, piping, and insulation. Field tech shadowing further enhances their skills, offering insights into boiler room operations, safety practices, customer interactions, and routine maintenance.
In collaboration with GNTC, the program also includes industrial training that covers the fundamentals of automated control systems—such as electrical circuits, control logic, motor control, and programmable controllers. Additionally, Miura basics training introduces core concepts like steam principles, heat transfer, water chemistry, and the unique features and benefits of Miura boilers and water products.
Both Miura and GNTC are excited about how the MBT Program is shaping the future of the steam industry by equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills and expertise needed to thrive.