Tasks of the Field Ironworker include steel and cable reinforcing in concrete construction (rebar work), erections of steel skeleton of buildings, window wall and curtain wall exteriors, rigging of heavy machinery and welding in conjunction with all aspects of these job descriptions. Field ironwork consist of several fields Structural Ironworkers, Reinforcing Ironworkers, Ornamental (Architectural) Ironworkers, Rigging and Machinery Moving Ironworkers, Welding and Burning
| Length | 48 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Vacation, medical, vision, annuity, pension and dependants after 90 days |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Graduation or GED/Equivalent or DD-214 |
| Physical requirements | Must be able to lift heavy materials and work in all types of weather. Must be able to work at various heights and also pass a drug test |
| Additional requirements | Must submit proof of age Meeting second Monday of very month |
| Written or oral entry exams | None |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Structural Reinforcing Ornamental (Architectural) Rigging & Machinery Moving Welding & Burning |
Contact: Int’L Assoc. of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local 118 3524 51st Avenue Sacramento, CA 95823 Jason Rafter Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Applications: Applications accepted at the address provided; M-F 9:00-11:00 am; Apprentice has to identify employer sponsor; No guarantee of employment is implied; applicants that are accepted will be added to an existing eligibility pool only
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Apprentice can also seek employer
Additional information: Ironworkers Union website.
