Mason at Detroit Metropolitan Masonry JATC
at Detroit Metropolitan Masonry JATC in Warren, MI
About This Program
The Detroit Metropolitan Masonry JATC sponsors this union Mason Apprenticeship program in Warren, MI. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it is jointly administered by labor and management to ensure high-quality, standardized training. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program and gain access to union membership benefits.
The program is 3 years in length and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop proficiency in bricklaying, block masonry, and stonework; learn proper mortar application and tooling; practice blueprint reading and layout techniques; and work under the supervision of experienced journeymen. Classroom instruction covers masonry math, materials, construction drawings, and safety standards.
Completing this JATC apprenticeship results in journey-level mason status with union-backed credentials valued throughout the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond. Journey-level masons in union programs typically access negotiated wage scales and benefits, making this a strong pathway into a well-compensated skilled trade career.
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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