Ironworker at Ironworkers Local 416 JATC
at Ironworkers Local 416 JATC in Henderson, NV
About This Program
Ironworkers Local 416 JATC administers a registered union ironworker apprenticeship in Henderson, NV. Anchored by the standards of a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program equips apprentices with the skills and credentials needed for a long-term career in the ironworking trade. Apprentices receive pay throughout the training period.
This time-based, four-year program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in structural steel erection, reinforcing iron and rebar installation, rigging and hoisting, metal decking, and welding. Technical classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, safety standards, ironworking mathematics, and construction methods.
Completing the program qualifies graduates as journeyman ironworkers with Local 416 union membership, giving them access to collectively bargained wages and benefits. Henderson and the broader southern Nevada market offer a steady pipeline of commercial and infrastructure construction projects for skilled ironworkers.
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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