IAM Mechanics' Local 701 Training Program

Entry Level through Career Level Professional Automotive and Diesel/Heavy Truck Training Program

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Some of our soon to graduate Diesel students!

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On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Veterans Hall filled with proud family and friends to celebrate the latest Diesel Power and Automotive Technology program grads. A total of 20 students graduated from the program—all of whom are currently working under a Local 701 contract.
Congrats!

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Introducing our latest Automotive Technology graduates! Today, this group guided along the way by their Instructor Mr. Mellenthin, completed their final course of Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles. Way to go fellas! #UnionStrong #mechanics #aurorail

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Students pulled out all the stops today as they experienced their introduction to BIG drum brakes! #union #apprenticeship

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Instructor Mellenthin looks on from a distance as students are in the process of disassembling and inspecting the components of a 6 speed Automatic Transaxle in todays Automatic Transmissions course

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When it comes to final drives- inspecting, determining the root cause of failure, and carrying out proper set up procedures, were just a few things students were involved with in yesterdays Drivetrain class

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A couple of our hardworking students exploring Manual Transaxles in this weeks Manual Drivetrains course.

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Friday afternoon heavy truck tire busting in full effect!

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Students listened in Friday as mortgage experts Tim Lichtenstein and Don Prell of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage provided valuable insight on topics such as the importance of obtaining and maintaining good credit, wise spending habits, and first time home buying.

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Four Wheel Drive was the topic in yesterdays Driveline class as students dived into full time and part time transfer cases.

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The Local 701 Training Cener would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Mr. Eckert and Mr. Thompson wished our latest Diesel grads all the best today as it was their final day of the Program. We know this group will go on to do great things and we are extremely proud of them!

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Close attention to detail was needed today when performing various wiring harness repair techniques in todays Electrical class...

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Getting to the bottom of a misfire today utilizing a PICO Scope.

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Circuit testing today in Electrical class. Voltage drops, terminating resistors, OBD Protocols and Parasitic Draws were just some of the topics

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Just a typical day of with some our outstanding students showing how it gets done!

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We were very fortunate to celebrate a milestone occasion over the weekend-Introducing the Mechanics' Local 701 Training Fund Spring 2024 graduates! Congratulations and best of luck! 👩‍🎓🍀🍀🍀😎

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Thinking caps on in todays Electrical Class!

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Mr. Eckert oversees students during the Diesel Engines and Powertrains class.