Ironworker at Fence ERECTORS,DIV.OF Ironworker #63
at Fence ERECTORS,DIV.OF Ironworker #63 in Broadview, IL
About This Program
Fence Erectors, Div. of Ironworker #63 in Broadview, IL sponsors a registered ironworker apprenticeship with a focus on fence and barrier installation as part of the broader ironworking trade. This employer-sponsored program offers paid training for individuals interested in a hands-on construction career.
The program runs for four years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn fence and barrier erection techniques, structural ironwork basics, rigging, blueprint reading, and safe work practices on construction sites. Classroom instruction covers ironworking mathematics, materials knowledge, and relevant safety standards.
Completion of the program leads to journeyman ironworker status, equipping graduates with the skills needed for long-term employment in fence erection and related construction trades. The Broadview, IL location offers access to work opportunities across the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
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.
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.
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