I've been doing structural steel fabrication for almost 3 years in Michigan, fitting, fabricating, and welding (mig). I specialize in building stairs and railing, but I can do structural when I don't have any stairs to build. Our shop doesn't do any field work, we send the stuff we build to union ironworkers who install it. I've only been to the job site once, and it seems like a really cool job. I've thought about making the switch from fitter/fabricator to iron worker. It would be cool to know how to install the things I've built. Would my experience as a fitter/fabricator give me a leg up in the field?

Used to be able to buy shirts and other items and when you click the link it pulls nothing up now, did they change the website name?

Anyone know how work is looking for the valley going into the winter months? Just got a rank of 1 on the list and am super pumped. Just wondering if I should expect a call anytime soon?

Watching men do things is attractive

1. OSHA who?
   
2. I 💜 PPE
   
3. Turns out stupid questions do exist

Good evening everyone!

I’m 25 years old and very interested in having a long successful career in welding/ironwork. My whole life I have worked in customer service/sales and I just really want to become a high-skilled professional in this industry. I have zero experience and I just need advice on what would be best for a person like me, eager to learn the trade.

I live in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, however, I’m considering moving to Northeast Wisconsin.

Please guys, based on your experience help me find the answer. Thank you 🙏🏾

Trying to find out where these come from or what brand at least. I know a few guys that have them by me in the Midwest and they got the from Tool Shop Azusa. But does anyone have info where else you can get them, brand name, etc…?

Does anybody have a website to get gloves? Can’t find brookvilles anywhere, blue collar supply has been sold out for months. Preferably this style

Hey brothers and sisters, the time has came, and I am me leaving the trade. I am parting ways with my American Bridge collection. I reached out to the mod of the page to ask permission to post, and he said it was fine.
If interested please send me a message and i will do my best To get back to you: thank you, and work safe!
This is what I have:
AB quick release belt date 12/1985
AB hard hat, blue sticker
AB hart hat. Red sticker
AB welding hood
AB Bolt bag still in original packaging
(5) AB spuds 3/4 and 7/8
Pack of “Old school “ Knox fit retro gloves
Some other random wright and proto spuds

PICS IN COMMENTS !
I think that is everything.

Thanks for looking. Goodnight.

T

Started my apprenticeship a few months ago and have been really enjoying class and feel like I am a lot better at tying rebar and understanding how to lay down bars, how to hold them, and what ties are needed for specific situations. Hope I get sent out for work soon I desperately need the money as we as wanting to prove myself and show I can do this work

About to apply for apprenticeship, got 10 years experience as a labourer with liuna , but really wanting to learn an actual trade 😅...... getting my diploma sooner, how busy it is for ironworkers right now? Probably going for Rodman ( reinforcement) . Any insights?

How is work out there in Arizona?

Super proud to have gotten to be a part of this in my home city

Edit: feel free to message me, or if you’re local, I’ll buy us a few rounds as a thank you for your help!

So my wife and I moved to Sarasota in the last year for my current job. I see clearly now why this position was open for so long and it’s incredibly toxic and i need ti change ky career path.

I make ~$32/hour now and i know joining as an apprentice I’ll take a large pay cut for a while but I’m not afraid of putting in the work, working any jobs and OT.

I served 10-years in the military and I am now 39 years old. Yes, on the verge of my 40s but inhave always worked very labor intensive jobs, long hours and I am in very good shape for my age and I have as good a work ethic as any coworker I’ve ever had.

I’m just looking for some info, someone who’s been through it and can be frank with me and cut the BS.

If anyone is willing to give me some iSight I’d love to hear it. I guess my biggest questions are:

-What is the opening pay start at? I hear I can get welding certs to skip ahead to higher pay levels?

-What’s the hours consist of with OJT and classroom training?

-is there opportunity for OT, extra work, advanced and extended training hours and practice at the training hall?

What’s the sizing like on these? I’m 5’8 160lbs. What material is best, mesh or fire retardant?

I’m curious to hear men’s opinion on tradeswomen build nation. How do you guys feel about women pursuing workplace equality but being given paid time off + travel packages to go to banner parades?

Over the past few months I've been working on ways to help the shop and field crews at my company. A lot of guys struggle with weld symbols, machine settings, rigging, heating and the other everyday stuff in steelwork, so last month I built an app for it and I've been improving it ever since.
The last time I posted here, you all helped a ton with suggestions on what to add, and a lot of that is in there now.
Taking any advice! I love the community and comments back!

Ironworkerpro.com

What Suspenders do you guys run on your belt setups? im a rodbuster and havent got a pair yet but want to. Also looking into belly hooks too, same with position belts, lemme know what yall use.

Hey, I'm a new apprentice navigating my first winter season and it sounds like we're expecting work to slow down for all the projects in my area. I know there are different options out there for unemployment, but I'd rather work if possible, and I'm open to traveling. What are some good locals that tend to keep work moving rain or shine?

Anyone got some tips for making shit more comfortable? I’m pretty damn lean. My tool belt hurts my hip bones and my harness hurts my shoulders. I need some padding or something lol. Tool belt is just that basic klein quick release and my harness idk. But it doesn’t have any padding.