How To Become An Iron Worker
How To Get Started As An
Iron Worker
How To Become An Iron Worker
Introduction
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Ironworkers are skilled tradespeople who work with iron and steel to construct and reinforce buildings, bridges, highways, and other structures. Their duties include cutting, welding, and installing steel beams and columns, as well as assembling and placing rebar for reinforced concrete. They work at high elevations, often outdoors, and rely on teamwork, precision, and safety practices to complete projects.
To become an ironworker, you typically need a high school diploma and must complete a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, which combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Many ironworkers join unions, which provide training, benefits, and job security.
The average salary for an ironworker in the U.S. is around $58,000 annually, with experienced workers or those in high-demand areas earning upwards of $70,000 to $100,000 per year. Ironworkers with specialized skills, like welding, may also command higher pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To become an ironworker, it can be a simple as having a valid drivers license, be able to pass a urine drug test and pass a simple written comprehension test. One of the best ways to become an ironworker is to apply at for an apprenticeship with the iron worker union!
Yes, it is very possible to become an ironworker in the US. Really all you need is a high school diploma or GED, a valid drivers license and be able to pass a urine drug test. Applying through the iron workers union, you don’t need more than those three things.
The process to become an ironworker in the United States is as simple as getting your high school diploma or GED and having a valid drivers license, then is as simple as applying for ironworker apprenticeship, either with a local company or through the ironworkers union. Once you have completed an application process, if you get hired, you start working in an apprenticeship and learning while on the job and getting paid.
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