Ironworker at Iron Workers Jac Local 60
at Iron Workers Jac Local 60 in Syracuse, NY
About This Program
Iron Workers JAC Local 60 sponsors a registered union ironworker apprenticeship in Syracuse, NY. Administered through a Joint Apprenticeship Committee, this JATC program offers paid, structured training for individuals looking to build a career in the ironworking trade across central New York.
The four-year program includes 6,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in structural steel erection, reinforcing rod placement, rigging, welding, and the use of tools and equipment specific to the trade. Classroom sessions address safety regulations, print reading, rigging calculations, and ironworking theory.
Graduates of the program achieve journeyman ironworker status, qualifying them to work on major commercial, industrial, and public works construction projects. As union members through Local 60, journey-level ironworkers benefit from collectively bargained wages, health coverage, pension contributions, and access to ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
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.
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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