Why this matches you
What is an Ironworker (Outside)?
An outside Ironworker builds and repairs the steel skeletons of buildings, bridges, towers, and other large structures. They unload and line up steel beams, bolt and weld pieces together, guide cranes, and work high above the ground on columns and girders. Their work creates strong frames that support roads, buildings, and other everyday structures.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Structural Iron and Steel Workers typically ranges from
$64,032
to $113,708 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $98,171.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Install metal structural components.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
- Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Perseverance
How to apply
Obtain an application from JATC for Ironworkers Local Union #60 in Syracuse or from www.ironworkers60.org, complete it fully, and submit it by April 23, 2027. Two letters of recommendation are required.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must take a basic math and detail accuracy assessment test during the interview process.
- Must be in good physical condition and pass an agility test, including climbing ladders and working at heights.
- Must take and pass a drug test, at the sponsor’s expense, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must provide a copy of birth certificate at the time of appointment.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work and required classes at the approved school.
- Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must be a resident of Ironworkers Local Union #60 jurisdiction for at least six months prior to recruitment. The jurisdiction includes the counties of Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Jefferson, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins, and Wayne.
- Application must be completed in its entirety and submitted with two letters of recommendation from previous employers. Recent graduates may submit letters from teachers, school officials, etc.
More information
Contact JATC for Ironworkers Local Union #60 for further information.
- Organization
- JATC for Ironworkers Local Union #60
- Phone
- (315) 422-8200
- Website
- Visit website