Ironworker at Ironworkers JAT, Statewide
at Ironworkers JAT, Statewide in Phoenix, AZ
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.
About This Program
Ironworkers JAT, Statewide sponsors this ironworker apprenticeship based in Phoenix, AZ, serving locations across Arizona. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured, paid pathway into the ironworking trade for individuals interested in structural steel erection, rebar installation, and related work across one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the Southwest. Apprentices earn wages throughout the full four-year program.
This time-based apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience erecting structural steel, placing reinforcing iron, performing rigging and signaling operations, and working with welding equipment. Classroom instruction addresses blueprints, rigging and load calculations, OSHA safety standards, and trade-specific technical knowledge.
Graduates earn journey-level status as Ironworkers. Arizona's booming commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction industry creates strong and consistent demand for skilled ironworkers, making this statewide program an excellent foundation for a career that spans everything from high-rise construction in Phoenix to infrastructure projects throughout the state.
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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