Ironworker at Ironworkers Jac Lu #417 Newburgh
at Ironworkers Jac Lu #417 Newburgh in Wallkill, NY
About This Program
Ironworkers JAC Local 417 Newburgh sponsors a registered union ironworker apprenticeship based in Wallkill, NY. As a JATC-affiliated program, it trains apprentices in structural and reinforcing ironwork throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York. Apprentices receive pay from day one, earning competitive wages while developing trade skills.
Spanning four years, the program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn structural steel erection, reinforcing iron and rebar installation, rigging and hoisting, metal decking, and welding on active construction projects. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, OSHA safety requirements, load calculations, and ironworking fundamentals.
Graduates achieve journeyman ironworker standing and full membership in Local 417 upon completing the program. The Hudson Valley's ongoing commercial and infrastructure development provides consistent work opportunities for qualified union ironworkers trained through this apprenticeship.
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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