What you will learn
An Ironworker Apprentice of Local 489 learns various skills necessary for on the job success including:
· Structural steel erection
· Rigging
· Blueprint reading
· Welding, flame cutting and plasma arc welding and cutting
· Reinforcing concrete
· Fence installation
· Architectural and ornamental erection
· Scaffold Use
· Pre-engineered metal buildings
· Post-tensioned reinforcing systems
· Precast safety and erection
· Fork lift operations
In addition to these ‘hands on’ activities, demonstrations by equipment suppliers and classroom lectures, Apprentices will have instruction time on various safety related issues such as:
· 10-Hour OSHA Training
· OSHA Sub-Part R
· OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
· Hazardous Material Training
· Lead Hazardous Training for Ironworkers
· Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Training for Ironworkers
· Disaster Response Training for Ironworkers
Lastly, apprentices will learn the history of our union, mathematics for the Ironworker and various metrics that set Ironworkers apart from other trades.
Training is conducted at our facility located in Yatesville, PA. During classes you will learn the skills necessary for success as you work for one of our contractors on projects throughout the region.
Class time is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday nights at the union hall with welding classes held at a local Regional Vocational School.
The current pay rate for Apprentices is 60% of the journeyman hourly rate for the first year.
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