What will I learn?

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

An Ironworker Apprentice of Local 404 learns various skills necessary for on the job success including:

· Structural steel erection

· Rigging

· Blueprint reading

· Welding, flame cutting and plasma arc welding and cutting

· Reinforcing concrete

· Fence installation

· Architectural and ornamental erection

· Scaffold Use

· Pre-engineered metal buildings

· Post-tensioned reinforcing systems

· Precast safety and erection

· Fork lift operations

In addition to these ‘hands on’ activities, demonstrations by equipment suppliers and classroom lectures, Apprentices will have instruction time on various safety related issues such as:

· 10-Hour OSHA Training

· OSHA Sub-Part R

· OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course

· Hazardous Material Training

· Lead Hazardous Training for Ironworkers

· Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Training for Ironworkers

· Disaster Response Training for Ironworkers

Lastly, apprentices will learn the history of our union, mathematics for the Ironworker and various metrics that set Ironworkers apart from other trades.