Cement Mason at Plasterers and Cement Masons Jac, Local 394

The Plasterers and Cement Masons JAC, Local 394 sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Phoenix, AZ. As a JATC-affiliated program, apprentices benefit from joint labor-management oversight and the professional standards that come with union training. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, allowing them to earn a wage while building a skilled trade career from day one.

This time-based apprenticeship runs for 3 years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to place, finish, and patch concrete and other materials used in construction. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, concrete properties, surface preparation, safety regulations, and finishing techniques for both decorative and structural applications.

Upon completing the program, graduates attain journeyman cement mason status and are qualified to work on a wide range of commercial and residential construction projects. The cement mason trade offers steady demand in the construction industry, and journeyman standing through a union program provides access to competitive wages and benefits.