Mason at Seedorff Masonry, Inc.
at Seedorff Masonry, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA
About This Program
Seedorff Masonry, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers a registered Mason apprenticeship for motivated individuals looking to enter the masonry trade in eastern Iowa. This non-union program is paid throughout, allowing apprentices to earn wages while completing three years of structured on-the-job and classroom training with one of the region's established masonry contractors.
The apprenticeship requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with Seedorff Masonry on a variety of construction projects, gaining proficiency in brick, block, and stone masonry, mortar application, and the use of masonry tools and equipment. Technical coursework addresses construction safety, trade math, blueprint and specification reading, and the technical properties of masonry materials.
Graduating from this program earns apprentices journey-level mason status, a respected credential in Iowa's construction industry. Seedorff Masonry's reputation in the Cedar Rapids area means apprentices benefit from training alongside skilled professionals in a well-established workplace, providing a strong start to a masonry career.
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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