Wildcat CC - Trades
2023-2024
Trades
Building Trades Training Directors Association of Massachusetts
Boilermakers
Boilermakers are responsible for assembling, erecting, and maintaining boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, calandrias, pollution control systems, furnaces, condensers, water towers, penstocks and scroll cashings using hoisting, rigging, welding equipment, tools and hardware as required by drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
Scott Burke
64 Sagamore Street, North Quincy, MA 02169
210 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA 02322
617-328-8400
Metal Trades
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) Years
- Apprentices must attend 576 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wage. Labor and Management Building Together 3
- 2nd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 3rd Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wage
- 4th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wage
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Bricklayers
Bricklayers work in varied aspects of building, industrial, commercial and residential construction. Bricklayers build walls, chimneys, fireplaces, and other structures made of brick. They also work with concrete and cinder blocks, tile, marble, and terra cotta.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 3
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Approximately 4 years
- Apprentices must attend 480 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50-60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70-80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80-90% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 90-100% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have the physical ability to perform the work normally done by craft
- Driver's License preferred
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
Application Process:
- Boston Location - Open Enrollment second week of January
- Labor and Management Building Better Together 4 Interviews and testing are ranked during interviews
- Trustees select candidates after the process is completed
Mason Contractors Association of Massachusetts
508-697-1120
Email: info@buildingwithmasonry.com
Careers are available in the following crafts:
- Bricklayers
- Mason Tenders/Laborers
- Stone Masons
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Restoration Specialists
- Waterproofers
- Marble Masons and Finishers
- Terrazzo Mechanics and Finishers
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Rainscreen Installers
- Tile Layers and Finishers
- Concrete Finishers
To learn more about these fantastic career opportunities and to sign up for classes, contact one of the unions below.
BAC Local 3 Boston: 617-242-5500
New England Laborers Training Academy: 508-435-6316
Construction / Carpentry
Carpenters work in many settings, from the building of small residential homes, to the fabrication of the most complex industrial settings. They weld metals, mold plastics, saw wood, form concrete, build scaffolds and layout the tallest buildings. Their tools are hammers, saws, lasers, digital and electronic devices, as well as basic organizational skills. Carpenters work in a variety of conditions and have a wide range of skill levels. Much of the skills training for apprentice carpenters in Massachusetts are conducted at the New England Carpenters Training Center in Millbury, Massachusetts.
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund
13 Holman Road, Millbury, MA 01527
508-792-5443
Email: info@nasctf.org
"One Trade, Many Careers"
4 year apprenticeship program for Union Carpenters
Languages Spoken: Multiple
* Offers Certification Program, College - Tech School, Employment, Trades, Apprenticeship, Co-op Employment and Job Shadows
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must be in good physical condition; may require a physical
- Must pass drug and alcohol test
- Must pass an interview
Application Process:
- Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one (1) hour
- Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory. Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session.
Scituate Concrete Products Corp.
John Bruno
120 Clay Pit Road, Marshfield, MA 02050
781837-1747
https://www.scituateconcreteproducts.com/
Precast Concrete Manufacturer / Construction
SERVING NEW ENGLAND FOR OVER 65+ YEARS
HIGH STRENGTH, SUPERIOR DURABILITY, GREAT LOOK.
Electrical Workers and Telecommunications
Electricians assemble, install, maintain and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They provide new wiring; power and controls to motors, HVAC and other equipment including light fixtures, fire alarms, traffic signals, outdoor lighting, process controls and energy management. In addition, they work with fiber optics, telephone communications, and temperature controls amongst other systems.
Chris Antonellis
Joint Apprentice Training Center
194 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
617-436-0980
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 1,050 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 10,000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 40% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 45% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must have proof of completion of High School Math (Algebra)
- Must live within the jurisdiction of Local 103
- Must obtain qualifying score on aptitude test
Application Process:
- Applications for admission to the JATC are accepted once a year
- While the dates will vary a little, you can expect the application process to open in the beginning of November and it traditionally lasts a couple of weeks
- Those that complete the application will be asked back for a basic mechanical aptitude test sometime in January or February. Those that meet the minimum test score will be scheduled for an interview in the spring.
* Offers assistance with Dress for Success, Mock Interviews and Employer Expectations
Elevator Constructors
Elevator constructors and mechanics assemble, install, and replace elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walkways and similar equipment in new and old construction. After installation, memberfs service, maintain, and repair equipment, much of which is electronically controlled. Installers and repairers alike have a thorough knowledge of electronics, electricity, and hydraulics.
50 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
617-288-1547
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four and 1/2 (4.5) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,800 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50-55% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Oral interview administered by union
- Required to pass a mandatory drug test
Application Process:
- Applications request are mad in person or by mail
- Applications are only accepted during open recruitment periods
- For open recruitment information, visit website or contact the Local Area Coordinator for your region
- Upon submission of application, there are two more steps before one can be considered for apprenticeship: the Elevator Industry Aptitude Test (EIAT) and interview. The EIAT Test is scored on a pass/fail basis; with 70% correct being the minimum passing grade. Applicants who receive a score of 70% or higher will be scheduled for an interview.
Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals
Monica Horan
100 Grandview Road, Suite 216, Braintree, MA 02184
781-848-2324
"We help people find good jobs and businesses find good people!"
Staffing Agency
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, we help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including Professional, Light Industrial, and Office Services.
Languages Spoken: English but translations services available
Age 18+
Contact: Monica Horan at 781-848-2324 or monica.horan@expresspros.com
* Offers Employment, Trades and Internship Opportunities
Floorcoverers
Floorcoverers are responsible for floor covering work in banks, insurance companies, hospitals, school systems, industrial plants, institutions of higher learning, multi-unit housing sectors, both within the public and private sector. This work involves the installation of carpeting, sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, wood, and laminates. Floorcoverers are members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Boston Carpenters Training Center
750 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125
508-792-5443
First Monday of every month at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 640 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 5,200 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50-60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70-75% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 17 years of age or older
- Must be in good physical condition; may require a physical
- Must provide a high school transcript or G.E.D. scores
- Must pass an interview
- Although there are no residency restrictions, residents of union jurisdictions preferred
Application Process:
- Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one (1) hour
- Apprenticeship applications are distributed at the conclusion of informational sessions
- Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory. Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session
Gas Utility
Feeney Brothers
Kevin Dennis
103 Clayton Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-297-4078
Construction Utility Services in Gas Distribution
(Eversource and National Grid are our customers)
WE DO EVERYTHING THE FEENEY WAY.
Safety, community, integrity, and innovation are the cornerstones of our operations at Feeney Brothers. Headquartered in Dorchester, MA, we provide area utilities with comprehensive solutions for completing complex projects in urban, suburban, and rural settings. We equip our qualified workforce with state-of-the-art training and innovative tools to provide excellent service to our customers in the safest manner possible. We believe in respecting our neighbors and supporting the communities in which we work. And we treat our employees like family. That’s the Feeney way.
* Offers assistance with Resume and Cover Letter review
Heat and Frost Insulators
Heat and Frost Insulators apply insulation materials to pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts, refrigeration equipment and other surfaces requiring the thermal control of temperatures or soundproofing. Workers also do removal of hazardous waste and clean duct systems.
303 Freeport Street, Boston, MA 02122
617-436-4666
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6,400 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must apply in person
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- Applicants are not required to have taken specific high school courses; however, courses in woodworking and mechanical drawing provide a strong educational foundation for insulation work
- Algebra and geometry courses are excellent preparation for learning to read blueprints. A general science or physics course will enhance your understanding of how heat and sound are conducted.
- Must take and pass State Assessment Test
- Must be interviewed by Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Application Process:
- Contact JATC for application acceptance dates
School Calendar:
- September to June.
- Either Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm OR Saturday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Heavy Equipment
Operating Engineers Local 4
Tommy McEvoy
1 Engineers Way, Canton, MA 02021
781-821-0306
Ages 18+
Heavy Equipment Construction
Operating Engineers Local 4’s Training Center prepares apprentices and journey members with the tools to excel in hoisting, excavation, and maintenance in New England’s top markets. Our programs, rooted in our commitment to safety, productivity, and continuing education, make Local 4’s workforce the chosen partner for dozens of contractors across the region.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
- Reside within Local 4’s jurisdiction. Check your eligibility.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be capable of performing the work of the trade (see Apprentice Job Description)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be a citizen or otherwise meet the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license in your possession.
- Have a Social Security card in your possession.
* Offers assistance with Employer Expectations
Ironworkers
Ironworks erect, assemble or install fabricated structural metal products, usually large metal beams. These beams are used in the erection of industrial, commercial or large residential buildings. Works also erect the steel framework on bridges, storage tanks, overhead crane runways; as well as pre-cast concrete and ornamental iron work amongst other projects.
Laborers
Laborers must have a working knowledge of all work performed by other building trades because they are tenders and helpers of many other crafts. Tasks include but are not limited to: road, highway, bridge, and tunnel building and repair, site preparation and cleanup, laying underground pipe and placing cement. Additionally, they often operate small power tools and work in demolition. Most of the Labor and Management Building Better Together 14 skills training for laborer apprentices is conducted at the New England Laborer's Training Trust Fund Training Academy in Hopkinton, MA.
Marine
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association
Randall Lyons
P. O. Box 325, Foxboro, MA 02035
774-404-8005
Industry growth through Communication, Collaboration & Education
The MMTA has been representing the recreational boating industry in Massachusetts since 1964
Click Here for Maritime Schools & Training Programs
* Offers Employment, Grant, Guest Speaking, Scholarship and Training / Educational Opportunities
Millwrights
Millwrights install conveyor systems, escalators, giant electrical turbines and generators. They perform maintenance on machinery in factories, and do much of the precision work in nuclear power plants. Millwrights study and interpret blueprints, and engage in drilling, welding, and bolting. they work primarily in metal and with machinery and equipment requiring precision Millwrights are members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers operate and maintain heavy construction equipment such as cranes, excavators, loaders pile drivers, and hoists They use this equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth, erect structural steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.
Painters and Allied Trades
Painters apply coasts of paints, varnish, staining, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures. Additionally, they may also prepare and cover room interior walls and ceilings with wallpaper, fabrics, vinyls, and other materials as well as operate sand and water blasting machines. The painters and allied trades include: commercial and residential painters, wallcoverers, glaziers, and drywall finishers glaziers and wallcoverers, and glassworkers, sign painters, and sign erectors, and institutional maintenance trades workers.
Painters and Allied Trades District Council #35 Finishing Trades Institute of New England.
Piledrivers
Piledrivers are trained in the use of tools, equipment and materials that allow them to perform a wide variety of construction jobs. These jobs include installation, repair and removal of piles and foundations, building bridges, docks and retaining walls. Other projects include tunnel and bulkhead construction, and building coffer dams. Piledrivers often work closely with carpenters and are members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Training Apprentices & Journeymen from ME, MA, NH, RI & VT. Serving Locals 56, 94, 118, 1996
13 Holman Road, Millbury, MA 01527
508-792-5443
https://www.carpenters.org/crafts/pile-drivers/
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) years
- Apprentices must attend 600 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 1.400 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Pre-Acceptance Drug Screen
Application Process:
- Applicants must attend an informational session, which runs approximately one hour
- Apprenticeship applications are distributed at the conclusion of the informational sessions
- Attendance for the entire informational session is mandatory
- Late arrivals will be denied admission to that session
Pipe Trades: Pipefitters | Plumbers | Sprinklerfitters
Although the pipe trades are sometimes considered a single trade, workers generally specialize in one of three trades. Plumbers repair, install or alter the water, waste disposal, drainage, and gas systems in homes and commercial and industrial buildings. They install plumbing fixtures - bathtubs, toilets, sinks, showers - and appliance such as dishwashers and water heaters.
Labor and Management Building Better Together 21 Pipefitters repair and install both high and low pressure pipe systems that are used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in heating and cooling buildings. They als install automatic controls that are used to regulate these systems.
Steamfitters install pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure and provide refrigeration installation and service.
Sprinklerfitters install and service fire protection systems including fire standpipes, sprinkler heads and fire pumps.
Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12 JATC (Boston Area)
2024 Plumbers Local 12 Apprentice Application Notice
Applications for Plumbers Local 12 Apprenticeship Program
AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:00 am
to
Last Date: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Limit of 600 applications will be available - first come, first serve basis
SEE APPLICATION NOTICE FOR DETAILS
Plumbers Local 12 Apprentice Program is 100% Drug Free
Women, Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply
Questions? Call 617-288-1010 or email: info@local12training.org
1240 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02125
617-288-01010
Plasterers and Cement Masons
Cement Masons finish the exposed concrete surfaces of freshly poured floors, walls, sidewalks, foundations, dams, parking garages and lots, runways, warehouses, loading dock floors, and roads. They level, shape, and smooth surfaces using straight edgers or power screeds. Plasterers apply plaster, cement of acrylic material to the interior and exterior walls and ceilings of a variety of large industrial and commercial projects.
Plasters and Cement Masons Local 534 JATC
Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 JATC
7 Frederika Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-825-7472
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Four (4) to Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 500 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 6.000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 60% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 70% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 80% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 90% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Pre-Acceptance Drug Screen
- Valid Driver's License and Social Security Card
- Physical ability to perform required work
Application Process:
- Contact JATC for application acceptance dates
Roofers and Waterproofers
Roofers weatherproof buildings. They apply shingles made from fiberglass slate, tile, and cedaro or composite material such as felt rubber membrane. they also apply built-up rubber, PVC, and modern bitumen. Waterproofers apply materials to plaza decks and building foundations to keep moisture out.
Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal workers build interior and exterior architectural work. They build a wide variety of products from sheets of steel, aluminum, copper and other alloys and install the finished products. They fabricate and install HVAC components and work in industrial plants and perform specialty fabrication.
SMART Local 17
Patrick Donlan
26 Longmeadow Road, Weymouth, MA 02190
617-838-0021
1157 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
617-296-1680
HVAC Sheet Metal
Length of Apprenticeship:
- Five (5) years
- Apprentices must attend 200 classroom hours of training
- Apprentices must complete 10.000 on-the-job hours to graduate from the program
Wages:
- 1st Year: 40% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 2nd Year: 45% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 3rd Year: 50% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 4th Year: 65% of Journeypersons' Wages
- 5th Year: 85% of Journeypersons' Wages
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate with grades
- Must have valid Driver's License and vehicle
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation from non-family members
- Must be physically capable of performing work of the trade
- Must attend Orientation and Interview
- Must pass pre-hire physical and drug screen
- Must reside within the jurisdictional area
- Must provide copy of Birth Certificate
- Must provide Social Security Card
- Must provide DD-214 Military Discharge if applicable
- Oral interview administered by union
- Required to pass a mandatory drug test
Application Process:
- Candidate Forms accepted every third (3rd) Thursday of each month between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Apprentices only selected once a year in June or July.
School Calendar:
- September through August, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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