Ironworker at Ironworkers Local 433 JATC
at Ironworkers Local 433 JATC in Henderson, NV
About This Program
Ironworkers Local 433 JATC offers a registered union ironworker apprenticeship based in Henderson, NV. This JATC program prepares apprentices for careers in structural and reinforcing ironwork throughout the Las Vegas metro area and southern Nevada. Apprentices earn wages while training under the supervision of experienced journeyman ironworkers.
The four-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work encompasses structural steel erection, metal decking, rigging and hoisting, reinforcing iron and rebar placement, and welding fundamentals. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, OSHA safety compliance, load and rigging calculations, and ironworking trade principles.
Apprentices who complete the program become journeyman ironworkers with full union membership in Local 433. Southern Nevada's construction industry — driven by commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure development — provides strong employment prospects for skilled union 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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