Getting into the Trades | EP 2: Ironworkers 397

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So you're thinking about getting into the trades? You want to know the differences between union and non-union? In EP 2: Ironworkers 397 we are interviewing the apprenticeship coordinator at the local 397 in Tampa to see what it takes to become a union Ironworker.

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[cuitlahuac]

Not one to comment on threads but I just wanna say about 9 months ago this video inspired to become an Ironworker, 9 months later I’m up 600 feet on the side of a sky scraper repairing iron with Local 84 Houston getting paid the most I’ve ever gotten paid thanks to god, and this video!! Stay blessed and be humble.

[woodwardc]

12 years as a JSIW out out of 377. Those were great years. Iron workers are generally good solid people if you are willing to work hard safely and treat others with respect you can earn a good living .

[mas]

I know this is a welding channel but you guys should really touch on all the trades, show off these excellent union apprentice programs! We need more brothers and sisters! Make America Union Again!

[jaybaz]

About 2 months ago I was fed up with nursing, carpentry and electrical trades that I’ve been in and out of so I was searching YouTube for trades and found this video. I immediately applied to one of my local unions and I just finished my first week. Fuckin love this shit man. This account gave me a career

[dougrupik]

Completed my Ironworker's apprenticeship training in 2002 and later taught in the apprenticeship program. Joining the Ironworkers was one of the best career moves I have ever made.

[evoryann]

Ive been doing iron for 6 years. Hanging iron, fabricating, welding, rigging, and reading all prints. Even after all this id love to take these courses.

[graceperiod]

Shout out to Don. He's definitely a real one and an all around great guy. Proud to be out of local 397 and getting ready to graduate soon. Best decision I ever made!

[dannyvalente]

Working union iron has been one of the best decisions of my life! And your become a part a brotherhood that very few men are a part of. Local 433 LA IRONWORKERS!

[RiCexXcRiSpEzZz]

Watching this for a good mental refresh. I loved my position in the ironworkers local 378. Hurt myself pretty bad on a Sunday and lost a good portion of my muscle and 2 nerves in my arm, but want to go back... need help👍🏻

[dingo]

I put that building up twice....Proud member of local 397 we have one hell of a 3 world record column climbers. and 3 members have won the International competition

[johnsimms]

52 years IW # 5 Washington D.C. and have loved it everyday.the old saying is do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

[yancynancyfancy]

After working as a laborer and an apprentice as a metal stud framer and drywaller, I have been so intrigued in hands on work. Years later after watching the Mohawk Iron workers documentary called "High Steel", this brought me here. Respects!

[totalcardetailing]

I had the opportunity to work with a old Ironworker. He worked out of Ironworker local 492 out of tn.He was one of the most intelligent person I have ever worked with. I tried to talk him out of his rigging bible. He worked on a nuclear plant in the early 80s. He was one of the best welder I ever worked with. He could talk to you hours on tying knots and explaining to you what they were used for. Yes this guy is right about math I seen it first hand when the guy I worked with done something. We worked together as maintenance in a factory after he helped build it and help put in the equipment. They offered him a job and he took it. I will never forget the time after working with him at the factory he was helping his old crew putting some silos outback and he was on top and they just got finished and the plant manager was out there looking at them and he seen the old guy on top from where the plant manager was standing it looked like the old guy just walked off the side of the silo but he had put his foot in the hook and the crane was bringing him down. The plant manager started hollering and just about passed out because he thought the old guy just walked off the side.

[bigskyguy]

Some of my favorite guys to work with are ironworkers and millwrights. Nice video. Young folks, this is something you should be considering!

[SummerOf]

Old retired operating engineer here. Lots of good memories working with Ironworkers!

[TheMrcooldjbigones]

26 years in, started as a 122. Unfortunately life made me reinstate as a 143.
Been through almost every phase of the trade across five States in that time. I took being a journeyman literally.🤷🏿‍♂️
All I need now is the R.V. and the boom continues!!!

[DannyFlay]

I look forward to the day that I become an iron worker apprentice. Out of all trades this is what I want to do.

[sergiorivera]

this is my dream! currently attending weld school. i’m committed on finishing before joining a local union apprenticeship in California. Thanks for the advice. Based on the requirements i think i can get in.

[johnbiskup]

Shout out from IW725 Calgary, Alberta.✌️

[Rushing]

Im an ironworker out of Local 10 in Kansas City and we make $65/hour. You can earn a lot being a union ironworking.