Ironworker at Ironworkers Local 155, Fresno

Ironworkers Local 155 sponsors this union ironworker apprenticeship in Fresno, CA. Administered through the JATC structure, this program unites union and employer resources to train the next generation of skilled ironworkers for the Central Valley's growing commercial, agricultural, and infrastructure construction market. Apprentices earn wages throughout all four years of paid training.

This time-based apprenticeship runs four years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in structural steel erection, reinforcing iron and rebar installation, rigging and hoisting, welding, and the safe use of ironworking tools and equipment. Classroom coursework covers structural drawings, load calculations, rigging principles, OSHA safety standards, and trade mathematics.

Graduates earn journey-level status as Ironworkers. The union affiliation of Local 155 supports competitive wages, health and retirement benefits, and a professional network. Fresno and California's Central Valley support a wide range of construction projects — from warehouses and processing facilities to schools and transportation infrastructure — providing journeyman ironworkers with diverse and steady employment options.