Painter at District Council #16 Industrial Painters Finishing Trades Institute, JATC
at District Council #16 Industrial Painters Finishing Trades Institute, JATC in San Leandro, CA
About This Program
District Council #16 Industrial Painters Finishing Trades Institute JATC offers a union Painter Apprenticeship in San Leandro, CA, with a focus on industrial painting and protective coatings. This JATC program prepares apprentices for the specialized demands of industrial painting work in manufacturing plants, refineries, bridges, and other heavy industrial settings.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn industrial surface preparation methods, spray application of coatings, abrasive blasting, and the application of protective and fire-retardant finishes. Classroom instruction addresses hazardous material safety, coating specifications, environmental compliance, respiratory protection, and industrial painting standards. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with scheduled increases tied to progression.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journeyman Industrial Painters, equipped for specialized work in sectors that require high-performance coatings and rigorous safety compliance. Union membership through DC #16 provides access to benefits and job opportunities across Northern California's industrial base.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
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.
Painter Career Outlook
National Median
$22.47/hr
~$46,737.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Painter employment is projected to grow in line with construction and renovation activity. Residential repainting and commercial building maintenance provide steady, recurring demand. Painters with industrial coating experience, lead abatement certification, or decorative finishing skills command higher wages and have the strongest employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Painter 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Painters in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Contractors State License Board.
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