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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9 days ago
Full Time
Entry Level
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Ironworkers Local 405 Apprenticeship Program (contact training center to apply - apps accepted as needed)
Earn While You Learn. Build a Career Worth Being Proud Of. If you're looking for a career that offers real pay, real benefits, and real opportunity — look no further. Ironworkers Local 405's Apprenticeship Program gives you the chance to learn one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the country, without the burden of tuition or student debt. You'll earn a competitive wage and full benefits from day one, while training alongside some of the most experienced ironworkers in the Philadelphia region.
About the Program
Local 405 offers a three-year apprenticeship program through our Training Center, combining hands-on job-site training with structured classroom instruction. Apprentices develop a specialized skill set in reinforcing concrete, rigging, machinery moving, and more — all taught by experienced, certified instructors.
Upon completing the program, graduates earn a nationally recognized credential and are fully equipped to work across some of the most demanding and rewarding construction projects in the region. The program also provides access to industry certifications including:
OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification
Post-Tensioning Certification
Crane Signaling Certification
Welding Certification
What You'll Work On
As a Local 405 apprentice, you'll train in the core specialties that define our union, including:
Reinforcing concrete in buildings, bridges, and roadways using rebar, cables, and mesh
Rigging and machinery moving
Hoisting equipment operation and proper signaling techniques
Post-tensioning systems and precast erection
Member Benefits
From the moment you enter the program, you and your family are taken care of. All Local 405 members receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision & Hearing Coverage
Retirement Benefits
Check out our website HERE
Requirements
How to Apply
Applications for the apprenticeship program are accepted periodically throughout the year at our union business office. When applications are open, they must be picked up in person at:
2433 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
When you come to pick up an application, please bring the following documentation:
Birth Certificate
Valid Driver's License
High School Diploma or GED
Application windows are announced in advance, so we encourage anyone who is interested to contact us directly to stay informed about upcoming opportunities. Spots are limited — don't wait.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ironworkers Local 405 Apprentice Fund admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities available through our apprenticeship program. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan policies, or ethnic and other school-administered programs.
Interested in Becoming an Ironworker?
If you're ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career as a union ironworker, we want to hear from you. Reach out to Local 405 directly for the most up-to-date information on application windows, upcoming testing dates, and how to get started.
Visit Us: 2433 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Call Us: (215) 462-7300
Additional Information
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers