Ironworkers Local 155 – Fresno, CA
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Ironworkers Local 155 – Ironworker Apprenticeship (Fresno, CA)
Programs Offered
- Ironworker Apprenticeship (3–4 Year Program)
- Hands-on Structural, Reinforcing, and Ornamental Ironwork Training
- Pathway to Journeyman Ironworker Certification
Program Overview
The Ironworkers Local 155 Apprenticeship Program in Fresno, California, provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a skilled trade career in ironworking. Apprentices receive hands-on instruction in structural steel erection, reinforcing steel placement, and ornamental ironwork. The program also includes welding, rigging, crane signaling, and blueprint reading — essential skills for working on bridges, buildings, and large-scale construction projects.
The program blends classroom learning with paid, on-the-job training to ensure apprentices develop strong technical, safety, and teamwork skills. Safety education, including fall protection, rigging safety, and equipment operation, is emphasized throughout the program.
Hands-On Training
Apprentices gain real-world experience in multiple areas of ironwork, including:
- Structural steel erection and bolt-up work on buildings and bridges.
- Reinforcing steel (rebar) placement for concrete construction.
- Ornamental ironwork fabrication and installation for architectural projects.
- Rigging, welding, cutting, and crane signaling.
- Blueprint reading, safety training, and job-site hazard awareness.
Certification & Licensing Prep
- Completion qualifies apprentices for Journeyman Ironworker certification.
- Program includes training in OSHA safety standards, rigging certification, and welding proficiency.
- Graduates are prepared for careers in construction, fabrication, and industrial maintenance.
Career Paths & Salary Outlook
- Ironworker Apprentice: Earn wages while learning structural and ornamental ironwork skills.
- Journeyman Ironworker: Eligible for full trade pay and advanced project opportunities upon program completion.
- Advanced Roles: Opportunities to move into foreman, superintendent, or welding inspector positions.
Program Length
- 3–4 year apprenticeship program.
- Includes approximately 6,000–8,000 hours of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work at heights safely.
- Physical strength, coordination, and stamina to handle materials and equipment.
- Interest in metalworking, construction, and teamwork in outdoor environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Apprentices earn competitive wages that increase with each year of experience. Participants receive paid on-the-job training, classroom education, and benefits such as health insurance and pension contributions through Ironworkers Local 155.
Cost & Financial Support
The apprenticeship is tuition-free. Classroom instruction and field training are provided through Ironworkers Local 155 and participating contractors. Apprentices earn while they learn with no upfront tuition costs.
Location
Ironworkers Local 155
Fresno, CA
Training coordinated through the Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of Central California.
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
This is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you will earn while you learn.
- Paid on-the-job training with increasing wages
- Classroom or technical instruction provided by the program
- No tuition costs — apprentices are paid during training
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion
Because apprenticeships are managed through the U.S. Department of Labor, College Scorecard data for tuition and earnings does not apply. Apprenticeships provide real-world experience and a direct path to journeyman-level wages without student debt.