Elevator Constructor at CMC Elevator Corp.
at CMC Elevator Corp. in Norwood, MA
About This Program
CMC Elevator Corp. sponsors this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship located in Norwood, MA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed for individuals who want to enter the elevator trade through structured, paid on-the-job training. Apprentices work alongside experienced mechanics, receiving wages from their first day and advancing through progressively complex tasks as they demonstrate competency.
The program runs for four years, requiring 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in elevator installation, modernization, and maintenance, learning to work with mechanical assemblies, electrical control systems, hydraulic equipment, and safety testing devices. Classroom instruction covers foundational topics in electrical theory, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and ASME A17.1 code compliance.
At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, graduates are qualified to perform journey-level elevator constructor work. Norwood's location within the greater Boston metro area places CMC Elevator Corp. apprentices in a high-demand regional market with strong ongoing activity in commercial and multi-family construction.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$47
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Elevator Constructor Career Outlook
National Median
$46.56/hr
~$96,844.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$25/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Elevator constructor employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new high-rise construction, elevator modernization requirements, and building code changes mandating accessibility upgrades. The small size of the workforce relative to the installed base of equipment means strong job security. Aging elevator systems in major cities require ongoing modernization, creating sustained demand.
What to Expect as an Elevator Constructor Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Massachusetts
Elevator Constructors in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Elevator Program.
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