The masonry industry offers many benefits such as paid training, employment stability, career advancement, a high-paying job, and financial security. If you like to build, becoming a masonry craftsman is the job for you!
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the United States and Canada including bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tilesetters, terrazzo, mosaic workers, pointers/cleaners/caulkers.
As a trained professional, you’ll use modern techniques and technology to build schools, libraries, commercial businesses, multifamily housing, churches, and more.
Those who complete the novice trainee period will go on to be apprentices. They will work under the supervision of experienced journeymen or master bricklayers and gradually take on more complex tasks with experience.
Those who complete the novice trainee period will go on to be apprentices. They will work under the supervision of experienced journeymen or master bricklayers and gradually take on more complex tasks with experience.
An improver is an experienced bricklayer who has completed their apprenticeship and has acquired a certain level of proficiency in the trade. With a solid foundation in bricklaying skills, they can work independently on a wide range of projects. Improvers may earn higher wages that reflect their skill and experience, and may take on leadership roles within a crew. From there, they can pursue advanced training or certifications to further their career.
