Ironworker at Hawaii Ironworkers Local Union 625
at Hawaii Ironworkers Local Union 625 in Waipahu, HI
About This Program
Hawaii Ironworkers Local Union 625 offers this union JATC ironworker apprenticeship based in Waipahu, HI. As part of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Ironworkers union network, Local 625 delivers structured, employer-backed training that prepares apprentices for the full scope of ironwork tasks encountered on Hawaii's construction sites.
The apprenticeship runs four years and provides 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices train on real projects under the supervision of experienced journeymen, gaining proficiency in structural steel erection, reinforcing bar placement, rigging operations, ornamental ironwork, and safety practices at elevation. Technical coursework includes blueprint reading, rigging calculations, structural systems, and safety regulations.
Upon completing the program, graduates earn journeyman ironworker status recognized through the JATC system. Hawaii's active commercial, military, and public infrastructure construction sectors create steady opportunities for qualified ironworkers across the islands. Apprentices receive competitive pay throughout all four years, making this a financially sound path into a skilled trades career.
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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