Ironworker at Ironworkers Lu 40 And 361
at Ironworkers Lu 40 And 361 in Astoria, NY
About This Program
Ironworkers Local 40 and 361 sponsors a registered ironworker apprenticeship based in Astoria, NY. This employer-sponsored program trains apprentices for careers in structural and reinforcing ironwork across New York City and the surrounding metro area. Apprentices earn wages throughout the four-year program while working alongside skilled journeymen on active job sites.
The program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build competency in structural steel erection, metal decking, rigging and hoisting, reinforcing iron and rebar installation, and basic welding. Classroom instruction covers blueprint and drawing interpretation, OSHA safety standards, trade mathematics, and construction methods.
Program completers earn journeyman ironworker status and are prepared for skilled employment on the large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction projects that define New York City's building industry. This apprenticeship offers a direct, earn-while-you-learn path into one of construction's essential trades.
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.
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