Summary of the Trade
Iron workers are skilled workers who erect, assemble, or install fabricated structural steel products,
usually large steel beams, in the erection of industrial, commercial or large residential buildings. Structural Iron workers erect the steel framework of bridges and buildings. Reinforcing iron workers set steel bars or steel mesh in concrete forms to strengthen concrete in buildings and bridges. Ornamental Iron workers install metal stairways, catwalks, gratings, grills, screens, curtain wall, fences and decorative ironwork. The Rigger is an iron worker whose job is to move heavy machinery, using rollers, forklifts and other sources of power rigging equipment.
Workkeys Scores
Applied Mathematics: 75%
Graphic Literacy: 75%
Talent Assessment
Program Length
4 YEARS
What to Anticipate
Most of the work is done outdoors, except for some of the ornamental ironwork, remodeling and repair work. Most iron work can be carried on year-round except in instances of very severe weather. Because Iron workers risk injury from falls from great heights, safety devices such as nets, safety belts and scaffolding are used. They do a great deal of climbing, balancing and reaching.
Occupations
- Bridge & Structural Steel Worker
- Rigger & Machinery Mover
- Architectural & Ornamental Ironworker
- Reinforcing Ironworker
Contact Information
Ironworkers Local 25-Iron Workers Apprentice Training Center
Contact Person: Brad Pierce
Phone: 248-938-7955
Email: brad.pierce@ironworkers25.org
Address: 50490 Pontiac Trl, Wixom, MI 48393
Requirements
- Written Exam
- Reliable travel
- High School Diploma/GED
- Pass a drug test
- 18+ years
- Valid Driver’s License
Required Documents
- Completed Application
- Official High School Diploma/High School Transcript/GED
- Birth Certificate
- Valid Driver’sLicense
- Social Security Card
- SupportingDocuments(Certifications,Transcripts, Licenses)
- DD214 (if applicable)