Mason at Masonite Corp
at Masonite Corp in Marshfield, WI
About This Program
Masonite Corp sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Apprentices enter a paid, time-based training program designed to build foundational and advanced skills in masonry construction, including bricklaying, block setting, and related techniques used in commercial and industrial environments.
The program runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to read blueprints, mix and apply mortar, set masonry units to specification, and work safely on active job sites. Classroom instruction reinforces trade math, building codes, and materials science.
Upon completing the program, apprentices advance to journeyman mason status, positioning them for long-term careers in a skilled trade with consistent demand in construction and manufacturing facility maintenance. Apprentices earn a paycheck from day one, allowing them to build their careers without taking on student debt.
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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