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Ernest smith
Ernest smith
In 1993, at the age of 17, I was introduced to concrete work, in a residential setting of Kennewick, WA. I worked as a Laborer setting forms for footings, stem walls, and foundations. I was making $6.50 an hour and only getting paid once per month. I decided that for the money I could be a dishwasher at local restaurant and make the same money, I wasn’t aware of Unions until much later.
My resume is probably a lot different than most hard trade instructors 😊Pursuing my dishwasher path after a year of concrete job, I quickly moved up through the kitchen and in 3 years was the Sous chef. I moved around a lot. Meanwhile putting myself through college as a Music Theory and composition Major, and a minor in Archeology. I worked in Portland, Seattle, Bremerton, as sous chef for different companies and ended back in Richland, and was the Kitchen Manager/Assistant Brewer for a pizza brew pub and Head Chef of a fine dining restaurant. At that point I was 31 years old, and as awesome of a Chef Career, that I had, I figured out I needed a change.
At that point in time my older brother was the business agent for local 478 OPCMIA and started working as an apprentice. I have worked the Concrete industry for 18 years and have worked doing pouring for DOE at Hanford, to building an intel plant University of Central Washington Science Expansion, Tilikum bridge in Portland and many more projects. I have had multiple positions for the OPCMIA, first and foremost an apprentice, after 4000 hours of solid work I was a Journeyman. When I was made a journeyman, I was the writing secretary for the Executive board, I also have been steward on multiple Jobs. I have been a site foreman, general foreman, a business agent, and apprenticeship instructor, and now a Job Corps Instructor. So Here we are 😊
A CEMENT MASONS JOBS WILL INCLUDE FILLING ROADS, DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, BRIDGES, FOUNDATIONS, AND PARKING LOTS WITH CEMENT. THEY WILL ALSO MAKE CONCRETE BEAMS, COLUMNS, AND PANELS.
OVERVIEW
Cement masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. They are needed wherever a finished surface of concrete is poured. Students learn the multiple formulations of cement mixtures, and the chemistry, timing, application and finishing methods of those various mixes. Students will learn to use many types of cement hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for the preparation, pouring and finishing of concrete.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, solving arithmetic problems accurately, physical fitness and agility, climbing, lifting, and handling of heavy materials.
Listening and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and written documents.
SKILLS
Students in Cement Masonry are trained in the following subject areas:
Set and align forms of concrete for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.
Check the concrete forms to see that they are properly constructed.
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete with a variety of hand and power tools.
Patch voids and use saws to cut expansions.
CAREER OPTIONS
Most Cement Masonry graduates go to work for construction firms or contractors. This team-oriented work environment makes it easy to learn on the job and make friends. Cement masons typically work normal, full-time business hours, but occasionally are on call on the weekends to finish big projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Before entering the program, students must:
Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Before completing the CTT Program, students must meet basic academic requirements in math and reading. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents’. The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and correctly.
To complete a student must:
Have completed High School Diploma or GED.
Attained a Driver License.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Students attend classes Monday through Friday. On average students can complete the Cement program within 10 to 14 months depending on the student's academic levels (math & reading and High School Diploma/GED status), and need to acquire a driver license. This is a Union trade with great benefits.
CREDENTIALS
Students have the opportunity to earn credentials in the training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
EXPECTATIONS
While on the job, they are expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork
Punctuality
Strong ethic
CEMENT MASONRY NUMBERS TO KNOW
$44K NATIONAL AVERAGE EARNING POTENTIAL FOR THIS CAREER
Average Entry Wage: Apprentice Entry level $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
Credentials - These are the credentials students have the opportunity to earn.
OPCMIA - NPIJA - CEMENT PRE-APPRENTICE
GREEN AWARENESS TRAINING
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
7.5 HOUR DISASTER SITE WORKER SAFETY & HEALTH
SCAFFOLD AWARENESS TRAINING
SCAFFOLD SAFETY (OSHA 1926)
SCAFFOLD USER (OSHA 1926)
SCAFFOLD USER HAZARD AWARENESS TRAINING
SKID STEER/TRACK LOADER SAFETY
COUNTERBALANCED FORKLIFT
TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGER
LADDER SAFETY
CPR/FIRST AID
GREEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION
BOOM LIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Work Force Council Assessment Form
The assessment form that you fill out will greatly aid us in keeping our training programs relevant for your industries. Please take a few more minutes of your time at the end of today's meeting to complete this form.
Hover over the image to the left and then click the upper left corner in the box with the arrow in it, the form will open in a new tab. When you are done with the form just click the submit button.
Cement Training Achievement Record (TAR)
Job Corps does not assign grades. Instead, it allows students to demonstrate their skill (competency) in a given subject area or training area. Instructors will mark the completion of training on a student's Training and Achievement Record (TAR). The proficiency levels on the TAR are 1, 2, and 3. Level 1 being that the student has been introduced to the tool/task, but is not yet proficient enough to do it on their own. Level 2 brings the student to the point where they are comfortable with the tool/task and can accomplish it on their own. Level 3 proficiency is when the student is highly proficient with the tool/task and to the point of being able to teach others. Students must attain at least a 2 proficiency level on all items to complete the trade.
CE Skill Sections Credit Hours
A. INDUSTRY ORIENTATION 30
B. PRODUCTION AND HISTORY OF CEMENT 30
C. SAFETY 50
D.CONCRETE INGREDIENTS 50
E.HAND TOOLS: SPECIAL TOOLS 60
F. FORMING TOOLS 60
G. MEASURING AND APPLIED MATH 50
H. SOIL CONDITIONS, SUBGRADE PREPARATION
AND CONCRETE REINFORCEMENTS 80
I. EDGE FORMS ON GRADE 60
J. ON-GRADE STEPS, CURB AND GUTTER FORMS 40
K. PLACING AND LEVELING CONCRETE 70
L. FINISHING FLATWORK 80
M. DECORATIVE and SPECIALTY CONCRETE 50
N. JOINTING 40
O. CURING and PROTECTION 40
P. SURFACE DEFECTS AND TREATMENTS 40
Q. ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION METHODS 30
R. GREEN AWARENESS 20
S. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Concurrent with all training
Total Credit Hours 900
Instructor Wish List
1. 3M DBI SALA ExoFit NEX Construction Style Positioning Harness,
2. Frontline Self Retracting Lifeline Cable with Steel Snaphook,
3. TRACTEL C126H SHOCK ABSORBING SAFETY LANYARD,
4. Guardian 11200 Internal Shock 6' Lanyard Single Leg Steel Snap Hook,
5. 4' Long, D-Ring Anchor Sling,
6. Power Distribution Box, 30 AC, (4) L5-20R,
7. Global Industrial™ Electric Walk-Behind Auto Floor Scrubber, 20" Cleaning Path
8. Global Industrial™ Mini Floor Scrubber With Floor Pads, 11" Cleaning Path,
9. 9 Gal. 4.25-Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter, Hose and Accessories,
10. RIDGID 36683 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum,
11. Rattle Stick EX Ultimate Kit,
12. MAKITA 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah Battery,
13. MAKITA 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 8 Ft. Concrete Vibrator Kit (5.0Ah), and
14. MAKITA 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4 Ft. Concrete Vibrator Kit.
Typical Tools & Equipment
BLOWER, LAWN, GAS POWERED
COMPRESSOR, AIR
COMPRESSOR, AIR, TRAILER 3 IN 1
COMPRESSOR, AIR, TRAILER ATLAS
CUTOFF, SAW, GAS
DOLLY, CEMENT HANDLING
DRILL, ELEC, RECHARGEABLE
DRILL, ELECTRIC, PORTABLE
FAN, AIR CIRCULATOR 24"" DAYTON
FAN, HIGH VELOCITY, 30 INCH DAYTON
FRAMING NAILER
GENERATOR, DIESEL, PORTABLE
GENERATOR, GAS POWERED, 6500
GENERATOR, GAS POWERED, PORTABLE
GRINDER, ANGLE
GRINDER, BENCH, ELEC
GRINDER, PORTABLE
GRINDER, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
GUN, GREASE
HAMMER, CHIPPER
HAMMER, ELECTRIC DEMOLITION
HAMMER, JACK, ELECT
HAMMER, PNEUMATIC
HAMMER, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
HAMMER, PORTABLE, ROTARY
HEPA VACUUM
LEVEL, LASER WITH TRIPOD
LEVEL, PRECISION
LEVELING KIT
LIGHT, FLOOD PORTABLE
MACHINE, BANDING
MACHINE, GRINDING/POLISHING
MACHINE, SCRUBBER
MIXER, CONCRETE
ORBITAL SANDER
PAVING BREAKER, AIR
PUMP, WATER
REBAR, BENDER AND CUTTER
ROTARY BLADE CONCRETE TROWLER STONE
SAW, CHAIN
SAW, CIRCULAR, 20V
SAW, CIRCULAR, PORTABLE
SAW, CIRCULAR, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC
SAW, CIRCULAR, WORM
SAW, CIRCULAR, WORM, ELECTRIC
SAW, CONCRETE, GAS ENGINE, PORTABLE
SAW, CONCRETE, GAS, WALK-BEHIND
SAW, MASONRY
SAW, MASONRY, PORTABLE
SAW, METAL CUTTING, CIRCULAR
SAW, MITER
SAW, RECIPROCATING
SKID STEER LOADER
TROWLER, CONCRETE
UTV
VACUUM, WET/DRY
VIBRATOR, BACKPACK, GAS WACKER
VIBRATOR, CONCRETE
WASHER, INDUSTRIAL POWER
WELDER, MIG
WHEELBARROW, MOTORIZED MultiQuip
WHEELBARROW, POWERED GEORGIA BUGGY
WHEELBARROW, SELF POWERED POWER BARROW
WRENCH, IMPACT
WEBSITES:
https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/cement-mason/
https://accessingunionapprenticeships.org/apprentiship-resources/
https://www.opcmia.org/
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