Roofer at "Thompson Waterproofing, Inc."

Thompson Waterproofing, Inc. offers a roofer apprenticeship program in Quincy, Massachusetts. This employer-sponsored, non-union program focuses on training apprentices in roofing and waterproofing systems through paid, hands-on field experience combined with formal technical classroom learning. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and gain practical skills that transfer directly to skilled trade employment.

The program runs for 3 years, encompassing 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside Thompson Waterproofing's experienced crews, apprentices gain expertise in installing and maintaining roofing systems, applying waterproofing membranes and coatings, managing drainage, and following all relevant safety protocols. Classroom instruction covers materials, building codes, waterproofing methods, and workplace safety standards.

Graduates complete the program as journeyman roofers with specialized knowledge in waterproofing applications, a skill set that is highly valued on commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the greater Boston and South Shore area.