Mason at Plasterers & Cement Masons #692 J.A.T.C.
at Plasterers & Cement Masons #692 J.A.T.C. in Merrillville, IN
About This Program
Plasterers & Cement Masons #692 J.A.T.C. sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Merrillville, Indiana. This employer-sponsored program is administered through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee structure, providing organized, consistent instruction in the masonry and cement finishing trades. Apprentices are paid during all phases of training.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn cement finishing, plastering, concrete flatwork, and masonry installation through hands-on work on active construction sites. Classroom coursework covers trade math, construction safety, materials, and building codes.
Program graduates earn journey-level credentials in the masonry trades. Merrillville sits within the broader northwest Indiana and greater Chicago construction corridor, giving journeymen access to an active regional job market with demand for qualified cement masons and plasterers.
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.
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