Ironworkers Local 172

Columbus, Ohio

Iron Workers Local 172 was chartered on June 7, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio’s Capital City. Since its founding, members of Iron Workers Local 172 have erected the signature structures of the city’s skyline. They have built the iconic centers of commerce, competition and entertainment – including historic Ohio Stadium and St. John Arena. They have constructed the infrastructure that made Columbus one of the America’s most populous and attractive metropolitan centers. With a century-long legacy and the skills to shape the Columbus Region throughout the next 100 years, the men and women of Iron Workers 172 build the Heart of Ohio.

Job Specifications

Location

Columbus, OH

Workplace

On-site

Salary

$50,000-$70,000 annually

Published

11 days ago

Type

Apprenticeship

Career Level

Entry Level

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Ironworkers Local 172

Ironworker Apprenticeship Opportunity (Applications accepted in-person as needed)

Columbus, OH

Ironworker Apprenticeship Opportunity (Applications accepted in-person as needed)

Preparing the Iron Workers of the Future As an Iron Workers 172 Apprentice, you’ll learn the “Skills to Pay the Bills” from the best of the best. During the program, Apprentices attend classes for a total of four to five weeks a year and work doing the following: Welding Burning Rebar Installation Ornamental Iron Work Structural Iron Work Rigging Crane Signaling and much more

Apprentice Job Description

Ironworkers fabricate, erect, assemble and install fabricated structural metal products in industrial, commercial, or large residential buildings.  Ironworkers are categorized according to four different skills:

  • STRUCTURAL: These Ironworkers erect the steel framework of bridges, buildings, and other structures including metal storage tanks and overhead crane runways.
  • RIGGERS & MACHINE MOVERS: These Ironworkers set up and rig hoisting equipment for erecting and dismantling structural steel frames and for moving heavy construction machinery and equipment.
  • ORNAMENTAL: These Ironworkers assemble and install grills, canopies, metal stairways, floor gratings, iron ladders, metal window sashes and doors, decorative iron railings, and gates and lamp posts.
  • REINFORCING: These Ironworkers set steel bats in concrete forms to reinforce buildings and bridges.

    To learn more, check out our website at: Ironworkers Local #172

Requirements

Qualifications for Iron Worker Apprentices:

Minimum 18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

Applicants must live within Iron Workers 172 jurisdiction

Valid driver’s license

Pass a mechanical aptitude test administered by the Iron Workers 172 JATC Training Program

Questions? Contact us at:

Training Facility:

Address: 2130 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43207

Office Phone: (614) 875-9444

Business Hours:

Monday- Friday 7am to 3:30pm


Additional Information

Trade Organization

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers