Ironworker apprentices must have good balance and coordination.
When job seekers in the city talk about the need for opportunities, they often talk about apprentice programs to learn a skilled trade. This week the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local #17 in Newburgh announced that during the next year it will be recruiting ten iron worker apprentices into its apprentice program.
If you are not afraid of heights, can walk a beam, climb a ladder and carry heavy loads, then you meet some of the main requirements for the Ironworker apprenticeship. Anyone who is interested may apply in person at Local Union #417, 583 Route 32, in Wallkill, NY from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications must be completed in person. (See below for other apprentice programs now recruiting in the area)
Here are the requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).
Must be physically able to perform the work as determined by a physical agility test, which includes:
Climb a ladder, climb a column, walk a beam, pull a bucket with 40 pounds, carry and move reinforcing rods from one location to another. Also applicants are required to show any trade related skills they might have such as welding, burning, tying reinforcing bars.
Must take post employment drug test at an approved facility at union’s expense, if required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and eligible means of transportation to and from any job in a six-County jurisdiction.
Must be a resident of one of the following counties: Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, Dutchess or Putnam.
Must have ability to purchase tools as needed (approx. $50.00).
Must be able to read a ruler.
Must have hand eye coordination.
Must be able to calculate some basic applications and take a Math test.
Must have ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds; climb ladders up to 40 feet, and not be afraid of heights.
For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local Union #417 at 845-566-8417.
Other Current Apprentice Programs open to Orange County residents (click on the link for details)
1. The Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local Union # 754, in Chestnut Ridge, NY
2. The IBPAT Painters and Glaziers Local Union #155 NJATC in Poughkeepsie, NY
3. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union # 363, JATC, South Harriman
4. The Asbestos Workers JAC, Local Union # 91, Buchanan, NY
Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.
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