PAINTER, WALLPAPER HANGER and DRYWALL FINISHER
WORK DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Painters and Decorators apply decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco, and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high-performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings, and special decorative finishes.
Drywall finishers (or tapers) prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. More information and informational videos can be found on our website HERE.
Apprentice wages range from $20.23-$35.57.
Journey level wages range from $39.40.
Finishing Trades Institute Midwest will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.
Finishing Trades Institute Midwest will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
- At least 18 years of age.
- A Social Security Card or proof of legal residence.
- A driver’s license or legal ID.
- A high school diploma or equivalence or working to obtain one.
- Application Process: We accept applications all year online.
WORK DESCRIPTION
Painters and Decorators apply decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco, and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high-performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall coverings, and special decorative finishes.
Drywall finishers (or tapers) prepare unfinished interior drywall panels for painting by taping and finishing joints and imperfections. More information and informational videos can be found on our website HERE.
Apprentice wages range from $20.23-$35.57.
Journey level wages range from $39.40.
Finishing Trades Institute Midwest will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.
Finishing Trades Institute Midwest will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- At least 18 years of age.
- A Social Security Card or proof of legal residence.
- A driver’s license or legal ID.
- A high school diploma or equivalence or working to obtain one.
- Application Process: We accept applications online all year online
APPLICATION PROCESS
WHERE TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted only online by clicking HERE.
Applications are accepted on:
Monday from Noon to 3:00 PM
Friday from 9:00 AM to Noon
If you meet the qualifications for admission into the apprenticeship program and a letter of intent to hire is issued for you by a prospective employer, you will be required to submit to a drug & alcohol test for enrollment.
FTI Midwest Training Center
18036 Eads Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Office: 636-733-2325
Fax: 636-733-2338
Email: [email protected]
Collinsville/Decatur IL Contacts
940 California Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
Office: 618-345-6646
Fax: 618-345-5962
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION PROCESS
WHERE TO APPLY?
Applications are accepted only online by clicking HERE.
Applications are accepted on:
Monday from Noon to 3:00 PM
Friday from 9:00 AM to Noon
If you meet the qualifications for admission into the apprenticeship program and a letter of intent to hire is issued for you by a prospective employer, you will be required to submit to a drug & alcohol test for enrollment.
FTI Midwest Training Center
18036 Eads Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Office: 636-733-2325
Fax: 636-733-2338
Email: [email protected]
Collinsville/Decatur IL Contacts
940 California Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
Office: 618-345-6646
Fax: 618-345-5962
Email: [email protected]
TRAINING PROGRAM
We are a DOL registered and approved 4 year apprenticeship program. It requires 20 school days (160 hours) of successful completion and at least 1300 hours of on the job learning per year.
By completing our apprentice program successfully you will not only be a skilled and well trained member of our trades, but you will also earn 45 college credits that cost you nothing additional out of pocket when you enroll into Jefferson College (or another partner program) to complete an Associate Degree in applied science (with as little as three online courses).
Apprentices receive four years of training in painting, drywall finishing, wallpapering, abrasive blasting, safety, and decorating. Most of the training is conducted on the job, but apprentices also attend 20 days of classroom training per year. Apprentices are first placed on a 90-day probationary period.
Apprentices receive four years of training in painting, drywall finishing, wallpapering, abrasive blasting, safety, and decorating. Most of the training is conducted on the job, but apprentices also attend 20 days of classroom training per year. Apprentices are first placed on a 90-day probationary period.
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