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 online at ironworkers33.org or through the IW 33 mobile app during the recruitment period, or complete an application in person at 650 Trabold Road in Rochester Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, except legal holidays. All applications must be received by February 28, 2027.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma such as TASC or GED. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship program.
- Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to do the work of an Ironworker (outside), including working at heights, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, strenuous physical labor, and other heavy-duty trade tasks.
- Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in the apprenticeship program.
- Must have a valid NYS driver’s license; apprentices will be required to drive company vehicles on public streets.
- Must provide a copy of a NYS driver’s license and Social Security card if accepted into the apprenticeship program.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school, and must arrive on time.
- Must be willing to work overtime when required.
- Must join the union and remit within 60 days the Apprenticeship Initiation Fee of $100 plus the first month’s dues (currently $33 per month for apprentices).
- The union’s jurisdiction includes Allegheny, Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties.
More information
Contact Ironworkers Local Union #33 for further information or technical questions about applying.
- Organization
- Ironworkers Local Union #33
- Phone
- (585) 288-2630
- [email protected]
- Website
- Visit website