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Apprenticeship for Ironworkers
What do ironworkers do?
There are several different types of
ironworkers. Structural ironworkers move and install
large girders and beams on bridges and building frames.
Ornamental ironworkers install pre-constructed materials
on elevators, stairways and balconies. Reinforcing
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ironworkers strengthen
the concrete in walls, piers and roads. Ironworkers
are familiar with drafting, math, blueprint reading,
welding, reinforced concrete and rigging.
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Program Specifics
There is one program and it takes four
years to complete. The pay range is as follows:
Apprentices begin by earning almost $19/hour and journey
level workers begin at about $34/hour. Additional
benefits like medical, dental and vision insurance and a
retirement pension increase the total wage value.
Applications are taken year ‘round on the fourth
Wednesday of every month, from 1-3:00 p.m., at the
Ironworkers Union Hall at 1110 Greg St. in Sparks.
Applicants should bring proof of their high school
diploma or equivalent, a copy of their Social Security
card (or tax forms or pay stubs that show the
applicants’ Social Security number) and a photo ID.
▲ Applicants must be at least 18 years
of age.
▲ Applicants must possess a high
school diploma or its equivalent. They have
 a
year upon beginning the apprenticeship to obtain this.
▲ Applicants must be physically
capable of performing the essential functions
of
the apprenticeship program and subsequent work.
▲ Apprentices must successfully pass a
drug test once they are accepted
into
and enter the program.
▲ The apprenticeship program offers
equal opportunity to all people regardless
of
race, age, color, gender, religion, nationality or
sexual orientation.
▲ Once an application is reviewed and
accepted, an applicant remains on the
list
for two years or until the list is updated. The program
hopes to accept
up to
20 new apprentices this year.
▲ There is no written test, nor is
there an interview, as part of the application
process.
▲ If approved, candidates are provided
with a list of participating contractors
with
whom candidates can apply for a job. Once a job is
secured, the
apprenticeship
begins.
▲ Another way a candidate can enter
the program is to have their name on the
union
list and be called up when the union is contacted by a
contractor
needing
an apprentice.
▲ Work begins as soon as an apprentice
is indentured.
▲ Classroom instruction runs from
August to May on Saturdays for 180 hours
a
year.
▲ There is no cost for school or
books. Tools cost approximately $140 to
start.
▲ Apprentices must have a valid
driver’s license and reliable transportation.
▲ Once an applicant is indentured as
an apprentice, they are expected to
become
a member of the Ironworkers Union. A total investment of
$167.75
is
due at the beginning of the apprenticeship, paid in full
(no payroll
deduction.)
The breakdown of this is:
An initiation fee is $100.
Starting apprenticeship monthly dues are $37 and the
first month is
due
at the beginning.
A defense fund of $25/annually and $5.75/annually for
the union’s
newsletter
is also due at the beginning.
For more information
contact:
Ironworkers
Jason Rafter (in Sacramento but handles the Reno office)
1110 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Sacramento phone: 916-428-7420
Reno phone: 775-331-8696
Reno fax: 775-331-8698
Email:
iw118jac5@msn.com
Web:
http://universityofiron.org/ or
www.ironworker.com
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