Mason at Cement Masons & Plasterers Jac, Toledo Area
at Cement Masons & Plasterers Jac, Toledo Area in Toledo, OH
About This Program
The Cement Masons & Plasterers JAC, Toledo Area sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship in Toledo, OH. Administered through a Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JATC), the program combines hands-on field experience with structured classroom instruction, giving apprentices a well-rounded foundation in the masonry trades.
The program runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to work with concrete, mortar, and plaster — including finishing concrete surfaces, setting forms, applying coatings, and meeting project specifications on commercial and residential job sites. Safety practices, blueprint reading, and material estimation are also covered.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journeyman status in the masonry trades — a recognized credential that opens doors to steady, skilled employment in construction. As a union program, graduates benefit from collective bargaining agreements that typically include competitive wages and benefits.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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