Painter at Oregon Glazier JATC
at Oregon Glazier JATC in Portland, OR
About This Program
The Oregon Glazier JATC Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union program based in Portland, OR, jointly administered by labor and management to ensure consistent, high-quality craft training in painting and finishing trades. This JATC program serves apprentices across the Oregon region, providing union-backed training and membership benefits from day one.
The 3-year program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen to develop skills in surface preparation, paint and coating application, spray and manual techniques, and finishing quality standards applicable to commercial and industrial projects. Classroom coursework covers safety regulations, materials knowledge, tool use, and industry standards.
Graduates complete the program as union journey-level painters qualified to work on a wide range of construction and finishing projects throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Union membership provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement planning, while apprentices receive pay throughout their full 3-year training program in Portland, OR.
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 Oregon
Painters in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
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