Ironworkers install iron and steel girders, columns and support beams that provide a sturdy structure for large buildings.
Being Active
Being Outside
Climbings & Heights
Detail-Oriented
Math & Numbers
Teamwork
Technical School, Community College, Registered Apprenticeship Program or Industry Training Program
Precision and focus are important skills for ironworkers, ensuring all structural elements are assembled correctly and safely.
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*Wage information from 2022 NCCER Construction Craft Salary Survey.
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