Industrial Painters apply protective coatings and linings to multiple surfaces such as bridges, water-tanks, petrochemical industries, refineries, pipelines, off shore derricks, military installations, stadiums, and port cranes. Different coating preparation and application includes abrasive blast and hydro blasting. Protective coating could be applied by brush, roller, or spray devices.

Industrial Painting Apprentices will work under the supervision of an Industrial Journeyman Painter that will train you on-the-job and in one of our Southern California training centers. Upon completion of the Apprenticeship program you will receive a California State and Federally recognized completion certificate along with OSHA training and the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) certificates.

Length of Program:
Approximately 3.5 years & 7,200 hours on-the-job training.

Wages:
Stage and pay advancements are every 900 hours on the job training.

Industrial Apprentice Wages (effective 7/1/23):