Ironworker at Evansville Iron Workers Local 103 J.A.T.C.
at Evansville Iron Workers Local 103 J.A.T.C. in Evansville, IN
About This Program
Evansville Iron Workers Local 103 J.A.T.C. in Evansville, IN offers a union ironworker apprenticeship through its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This registered program provides a structured path into the ironworking trade, with apprentices earning a paycheck while they build their skills on real construction projects.
Over four years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Jobsite experience includes structural steel erection, reinforcing bar placement, rigging operations, welding, and safe work at elevation. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, rigging and load calculations, welding fundamentals, and construction safety standards.
Upon graduation, apprentices earn journeyman ironworker status and union membership with Local 103. Evansville-area journeyman ironworkers work on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout southwest Indiana and neighboring states, supported by union wages and benefit packages.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$29
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Ironworker Career Outlook
National Median
$28.82/hr
~$59,945.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$18/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Ironworker employment is tied to large-scale construction activity including commercial buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. Federal infrastructure investment and urban development continue to drive demand. The trade has a relatively small workforce, so retirements create proportionally more openings. Ironworkers with welding and rigging certifications are in highest demand.
What to Expect as an Ironworker Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~30 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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