The growing demand for trades jobs has opened new windows of opportunity. Apprenticeships provide expert, reputable training for young individuals looking for a career in construction.
Iron Workers erect structural steel and precast concrete as well as place reinforcing steel bars and cables in concrete construction. They move, rig and
erect machinery, and install fabricated building components. You’ll find them placing a variety of ornamental steel, aluminum, and other building components
— such as stairways, catwalks, grating, grills, conveyors and screens — all the while maintaining tolerances specified in building plans.
Length of Program
The apprenticeship generally spans four years, with class held for one day every two weeks, and the remainder of the training occurring on
the job.
Requirements
Apprentices must be at least 18 years old
Iron Workers must perform a great deal of climbing, reaching, and balancing, often at great heights. To protect them from falls they are trained in the use of personal fall protection equipment, including safety harnesses and nets
Possess high school diploma or GED
Pass a physical exam that will include screening for drugs
Math, reading, and writing skills are essential for succeeding in the program. Some of the locals use a lottery system to select applicants when openings occur in their apprenticeship programs. Others, such as Local 8 and Local 25 use an aptitude test as well
Contact Information
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Outstate Ironworkers Local 340 Dane Bowers, Training Coordinator
Ken Dumas, Training Instructor
510 ½ East Columbia Avenue
Tel: (269) 962-8511
Fax: (269) 963-7633
danebowers@iw340.com
Upper Penisula Local 8 WI 12034 West Adler Lane
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Tel: (414) 476-9370
Fax: (414) 476-0960
U.P. Michigan Office 119 South Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
Tel: (906) 228-6450
Fax: (906) 228-3699
Monroe & Lenawee counties Local 55 1078 Atlantic Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43609
Tel: (419) 531-5911
iwjatc@iw55.org
