Ironworking
Ironworker apprentices might assist journeymen to unload and distribute materials, and handle tools and equipment, while always employing good safety practices. Other types of activities may include learning about different materials; ornamental work, including layout, fabrication and erection; reinforcing layout; binding, cutting, placing and tying; structural work, including layout, fitting, connecting, hooking on, bolting, riveting and signaling; rigging; knots, cable and rope splicing; cribbing; moving and setting up machinery; and acetylene and electric welding, burning and cutting with proper handling of tanks and equipment. Work operations are performed outdoors.
Prospective applicants for apprenticeship may receive information about the different programs and application requirements by contacting the campus administrator/ apprenticeship chairperson at 2125 Commercial Avenue, (608) 246-5200.
Last Modified:
April 27, 2006
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