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Operative Plasterer

Becoming a Cement Mason or Plasterer

What does a Cement Mason do?

What does a Plasterer do?

  • Level Concrete
  • Finish & Cure Concrete
  • Cut, Repair, and Resurface Concrete
  • Create Architectural finishes
  • Plastering
  • Finishing
  • Textures
  • Fireproofing
  • Cure plastered surfaces
  • Mold/Install Ornamental
  • Pieces

Where do Cement Mason and Plasterers work?

  • Schools
  • Hospitals
  • New Home Construction
  • Apartments
  • Shopping Centers
  • Office Buildings
  • Commercial Construction

Am I Qualified?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be of good physical condition to perform the work required
  • Must have a sincere interest in the trade
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

What can I expect while training?

  • Program is approximately 3 years
  • Classroom work and home studies are required
  • On-the-job Training with an experienced Journeyman
  • Some travel may be required

The Story of Big Step, Inc.

The Big-Step outreach program was established to acquaint individuals with employment and career opportunities in the skilled trades. Big-Step is a major assistance program to help applicants upgrade their math, science, and other academic skills for a successful career in construction.

The overall goal of Big-Step is to provide greater skills to individuals striving for a career in the skilled trades. The majority of participants will be placed into higher skilled/higher paying jobs and apprenticeship occupations, once training and work experience has been achieved.

BIG STEP HELPS:

  • Recruit qualified individuals for apprenticeship training and careers.
  • Provide needs assessment and identify deficiencies clients may have; develop a corresponding action plan.
  • Provide apprenticeship test tutoring and other preparation services. Day and evening classes are available.
  • Place clients into on-the-job training with the intention of leading to construction related apprenticeships.
  • Place and assist clients into any classroom training necessary to prepare/place them into higher-paying employment opportunities.
  • Provide case management services to assist candidates to become indentured apprentices and/or retain construction-related employment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

BIG STEP
Earl Buford, Executive Director
3841 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
(414) 342-9787