Ironworking involves hands-on construction work. If you’re seeking an exciting career that involves working at great heights, such as balancing on skyscrapers, ironworking might be the right choice. Ironworkers are responsible for placing and installing iron or steel beams, columns, and other structural materials to shape our infrastructure. Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring correct vertical and horizontal alignment.
Interest/Qualifications
Tools used include wrenches, connecting bars, tape measures, levels, jacks, arc welders, welding torches, and oxy-acetylene torches. Ironworkers often work outdoors and at high elevations. Strong hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, balance, agility, and mechanical and math skills are important. Having welder certification is highly beneficial.