Cement Mason at Plasterers & Cement Masons JATC, Akron Lu 109
at Plasterers & Cement Masons JATC, Akron Lu 109 in Norton, OH
About This Program
The Plasterers & Cement Masons JATC, Akron LU 109 sponsors this union apprenticeship program located in Norton, OH. Backed by Local Union 109 and administered through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program prepares workers for skilled careers in cement masonry through a structured blend of hands-on and classroom learning.
The program runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen to develop skills in concrete placement, finishing, troweling, and surface repair. Technical coursework covers material properties, form work, safety regulations, and trade mathematics. Apprentices earn a wage from day one, with increases tied to skill progression.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman cement masons, recognized under union standards with access to competitive wages and benefits. The JATC affiliation and union backing offer a clear pathway to long-term employment in the construction industry across the Akron region.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
How to Apply
What to Expect as a Cement 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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