Union ironworkers and employers sponsor a four year apprenticeship program that is free to union iron workers. Apprentices learn through classroom teaching and hands on training on job sites and training facilities.
Ironworker apprentices typically attend a four week, daytime training session each year of their apprenticeship. Classes are normally held during the winter months.
• Earn while you learn. Work with experienced IRONWORKERS to learn the trade while earning a good union wage and benefit package.
• Work anywhere. You will earn a nationally recognized journey card upon completion of the program.
The Sky is the limit
ONE TRADE- MANY CRAFTS
Rebar
Reinforcing Ironworkers fabricate and place steel and composite bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Reinforcing Ironworkers also install post-tension tendons (cables). These cables are placed in concrete along with reinforcing steel.
Structural
Structural Ironworkers unload, erect and connect fabricated steel members to form the skeleton of a structure. Structural Ironworkers work on the construction of industrial, commercial, and large residential buildings as well as on towers, bridges, stadiums and prefabricated metal buildings.
Welding
Structural, Reinforcing, Ornamental and Rigging Ironworkers all perform welding to secure their work to the structure. All welders must be certified by a recognized agency to weld on a construction site.
Ornamental
Ornamental Ironworkers install metal windows into openings of a building. They also erect the curtain wall and window wall systems that cover the steel or reinforced concrete structure of a building. In addition to working on the skin of a building, ornamental Ironworkers also install and erect metal stairways, ladders, doors, railings and fencing.
Interested in building your career?
Check out this video by Ironworkers Local 5 in Washington DC to learn more about their apprenticeship program. Ironworker apprenticeships are available across the United States and Canada.