Ironworkers
Ironworkers perform structural, ornamental, and reinforcing work, including erecting structural steel bridges, buildings, viaducts, tunnels, and roof decks. They also perform machinery moving and rigging; apply sheeting to structural steel frames; and install metal stairways, catwalks, floor grates, iron ladders, gates, chain-link fences, ornamental grilles, screens, and decorative ironwork fences and balconies.
JOURNEYMAN’S WAGE*
$41.00/hr
*based on local prevailing wage
Ironworkers Local #498 represents members in 13 counties throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Apprenticeship Information: 4 years of classroom learning plus hands-on training, with 7200 hours of on-the-job training with skilled Ironworkers.
Wages and Benefits: The current rate of pay is 50% of Journeyman wage with step increases based on work experience. Pension, Annuity and Health insurance are also part of the apprentice package on top of the hourly wage.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted based on anticipated work needs. Advertisements will be placed in local papers and employment agencies 30 days prior to accepting applications. Aptitude test and interview required. Click here for updated application information, or contact the union office:
Ironworkers Local #498
5640 Sockness Drive
Rockford, IL 61109
Basic Application
Requirements
- Reliable Transportation
- Driver’s License
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Pass a Drug Test
- 18+ Years
CONTACT Project First Rate
For information related to a specific trade or apprenticeship program, call the union hall or training center listed on the respective trade page. These will be the best sources of information related to dates, application information, etc.
If you have a general question or would like to request a member of the trades speak to your school/organization, please complete the contact form below:
Project First Rate
111 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 904-6833
Info@projectfirstrate.com
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