Ironworker at Int. Assoc. Bridge Struc. Orn. Reinf. Ironworkers Local 377 SF
at Int. Assoc. Bridge Struc. Orn. Reinf. Ironworkers Local 377 SF in Benicia, CA
About This Program
The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 377 SF administers this union JATC apprenticeship program located in Benicia, CA. Serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area, this program prepares apprentices for skilled ironwork on some of the region's most significant construction and infrastructure projects.
The four-year program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen learning steel erection, rebar installation, rigging, welding fundamentals, and safe practices when working at elevation. Classroom coursework addresses blueprint interpretation, rigging engineering, construction safety, and the properties of structural steel and reinforcing materials.
Upon graduation, apprentices achieve journeyman ironworker status under the JATC framework — a credential respected by contractors and project owners alike. The Bay Area's ongoing infrastructure investment and commercial development create consistent demand for skilled ironworkers. This paid apprenticeship allows candidates to enter the trade debt-free while earning competitive wages from the start.
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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