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
Apply in person at Local Union #417 in Wallkill during the recruitment period. Applications are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays, and must be received by May 31, 2026.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma such as TASC or GED. Proof will be required.
- Must be physically able to perform the work of an Ironworker as determined by a physical agility test conducted by Local Union #417, including climbing a 40-foot ladder and not being afraid of heights, climbing a column, walking on a beam, pulling a 40-pound bucket, carrying and moving 80 pounds of reinforcing rods from one location to another, and demonstrating applicable trade-related skills such as welding, burning, and tying reinforcing bars.
- Must pass a drug screening at an approved facility, at the union's expense, if required, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school within the jurisdiction of Local Union #417, including Dutchess, Orange, Putman, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.
- Must reside within the jurisdiction of Local Union #417 and be a resident of one of these counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putman, Rockland, Sullivan, or Ulster.
- Must have a valid driver's license; apprentices may be required to operate company vehicles.
- Must have the ability to purchase tools as needed; tools will cost approximately $500.
- Must be able to read a ruler.
- Must have hand-eye coordination.
- Must be able to calculate basic applications.
More information
Contact Ironworkers Local Union #417 for further information at (845) 566-8417.
- Organization
- Ironworkers Local Union #417
- Phone
- (845) 566-8417