Mason at A. Pigna & Son Mason Contractors, Inc.
at A. Pigna & Son Mason Contractors, Inc. in Scotch Plains, NJ
About This Program
A. Pigna & Son Mason Contractors, Inc., a long-established masonry contractor in Scotch Plains, NJ, sponsors this non-union Mason apprenticeship program. Apprentices are compensated throughout their training, allowing them to earn income while building a skilled trade career under the guidance of experienced craftworkers.
The program runs 3 years and delivers 6,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay and finish brick, block, and stone; prepare and apply mortar; read construction plans; and observe safety requirements on active job sites. Technical coursework covers masonry materials, construction mathematics, and industry safety practices.
Upon completion, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials and are qualified to perform the full range of masonry work independently. A journeyman background with a respected regional contractor like A. Pigna & Son provides a strong foundation for a lasting career in New Jersey's construction industry.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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