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C&C Masonry Mason 1 Apprentice in Opelika, Alabama
Available through the OJT and Registered Apprenticeship Programs:
- Learn to use tools associated with the mason trade.
- Train in techniques used to build brick walls or construct other masonry structures.
- Work alongside masonry professionals on bricklaying, CMU, and stone installations.
- Work with brick and other prefabricated stone materials.
- Learn to use equipment associated with the mason trade.
- Train in techniques used to build brick walls or construct other masonry structures.
- Apply general construction, labor, or landscaping from the Laborer position.
- Work under the direct supervision of professional masons.
- Apply good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain an active drivers license in case you need to operate company equipment.
- Learn and apply knowledge of the relevant masonry tools of each individual job.
- Be able to lift at least 50 LBS.
- Pay high attention to detail to become more detail oriented.
- Apply knowledge of masonry techniques and the ability to read blueprints.
- Apply strong focus on quality.
- Be able to perform physically demanding tasks (standing, walking, stooping, bending, cold/hot temperatures).
- Apply basic math skills for calculating measurements and quantities.
- Learn to lay brick and block to a line while keeping them plumb and level.
- Be flexible working on each project because duties vary with the project, but they usually involve working with brick and other prefabricated stone materials.
- Ensure work areas are well-prepared before beginning a job.
- Operate equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, and dump truck.
- Learn the proper Masonry tools needed to perform daily tasks specific to job requirements.
- Ensure work areas are cleaned and stocked with the necessary hand or power tools.
- Lay out patterns, forms, or foundations following plans.
- Maintain a neat work area after completing a job.
- Stay up to date with all safety procedures and regulations and follow them rigorously.
- Ability to work with minimum assistance and supervision.
- Become proficient in cutting, shaping, and dressing materials.
- Become a strong problem-solver in skills and resourcefulness.
- Cut or break bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
- Measure distance from reference points.
- Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks.
- Remove burned brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
- Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
- Calculate angles and courses.
- Determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Fill in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
- Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
- Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
- Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
- Mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
- Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
- Remove damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
- Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
- Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.
- Always participate in meetings and trainings a required.
- Perform duties successfully to move to Mason Level 2 if desired.
- Learn and apply knowledge of CandC Masonry rules, protocols, and guidelines.
- Be willing to cross-tr in in other areas/departments as required.
- Working alongside masonry professionals on bricklaying, CMU, and stone installations.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.