OPCMIA Local 72 Apprenticeship
Are You Apprenticeship Ready?
Requirements Include:
18 or Older
Valid Drivers License
High School Diploma or GED
Able To Pass A Drug Test
(This does include Marijuana)
We Are Looking For People Who:
Enjoy working with their hands and take pride in what they can build.
Don’t mind putting in an honest days work for an honest days pay.
Can make a commitment and know what it takes to follow through.
Understand teamwork.
What We Do:
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the construction industry. Cement Masons place and finish concrete according to specifications on roads, buildings, homes, sports arenas & bridges - in fact, in most all man-made structures. In addition to hand trowel, broom and exposed aggregate, we can make concrete look like any natural material, such as slate, brick, stone or even wood. We color it, stain it, polish & also stencil it. Imagination is the only limitation with concrete.
Cement Masons also set forms, repair concrete with cement-based products, epoxy injection and fiber wrap. Our apprentices also learn to apply decorative and utilitarian toppings of epoxy and polymer-based cement products. In addition, students need to know how to operate the many types of power equipment and tools used to concrete finishing.
Safety training is a very important part of everything we do. Our apprentices and journey level Cement Masons & Plasterers are trained and certified in OSHA 10 and 30. Other safety training includes, confined space entry, first-aid, contact dermatitis, silica awareness and hazard communication to help keep our workers safe when on the job site.
Highly structured curriculum assures that every person is trained in every aspect of the Cement Mason & Plasterers trade.
Terms Of Apprenticeship
Our Apprenticeship Program consists of 6400 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of supplemental instruction (RSI), with credit given for skills attained through previous experience. Apprentices with no previous experience in the trade can expect to complete the requirements to attain Journey Level Status in about 4 (four) years.
Apprenticeship Means Teamwork
Apprenticeship Means On-The-Job Training
Apprenticeship Means Professional Instruction
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy: The Washington Cement Masons Apprenticeship will not discriminate against applicants based on Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Disability, or Age (40 years old and older).
Furthermore Women and Minorites are encouraged to apply for the apprenticeship program!