ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORKER
Architectural & Ornamental Iron Workers perform field fabrication & installation of: window walls, curtain walls, storefronts, glass & metal rails, glass & metal doors, door hardware, stairs, scaffolds, chain link fences, fire escapes, flag poles, guard rails, canopies & playground equipment, skylights & vault doors and adjacent supports.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Four (4) years
Minimum of 5, 600 – 8, 000 hours of on-the-job training.
Apprentices attend school Twenty-Three (23) hours a month from September – May.
Apprentices also work five days a week receiving on-the-job training.
Wage Information:
First Year | 50% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Second Year | 60% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Third Year | 80% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Fourth Year | 90% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Journey Level | 100% of Journeyman’s Wage |
(Specific wage information will be provided to accepted applicants.)
Benefits:
Health & Welfare, Pension.
Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Equivalent.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must pass an aptitude test.
Must pass a drug screen.
Must pass a physical.
Must pass an agility test.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
Working Conditions:
Architectural Iron Workers work in all types of weather conditions and at various heights.
Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics classes.
Any shop classes.
Mathematics Classes
Drafting.
Abilities:
Must be able to lift heavy objects.
Must be able to work at elevated heights.
Pay attention to detail.
Must have a good work ethic and positive attitude.
Hard working and motivated.
Work Experience: (Helpful,but not necessary for acceptance.)
Familiarity with any type of construction.
Entry Process:
Applications will be open year-round online at https://iwlocal63.com/apprenticeship/ and accepted/processed for the selection process as needed throughout the year.
Applications must be submitted with your driver’s license, original High School Diploma, Transcripts or GED equivalent and assessment score report. (see website for testing information)
Take and pass an aptitude test.
Take and pass an oral interview.
Take and pass a drug screen, physical and physical agility test.
Names of applicants who pass the above tests and follow all the necessary steps are placed on an eligibility list according to scores.
Applicants are chosen from this list.
Contact:
Architectural Metal Trainee School for Ironworkers Local 63
2523 Lexington
Broadview, Illinois 60153
Coordinator:
George Butz
apprenticetraining@amts63.com
BOILERMAKERS
chipping, caulking, riveting, grinding, impact tool operation, fitting,
reaming and rigging. Work is done from plans, blueprints and specifications
to do installation in a sequence of tasks. Boilermakers must be
capable of planning and visualizing a complete project.
- Length of Apprenticeship:
Apprentices attend classroom training.
Apprentices also receive on-the-job training.
First Six Months | 60% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Second Six Months | 65% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Third Six Months | 70% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Fourth Six Months | 75% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Fifth Six Months | 80% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Sixth Six Months | 85% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Seventh Six Months | 90% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Eighth Six Months | 95% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Journeyman Level | 100% of Journeyman’s Wage |
applicants.)
- Benefits:
- Basic Requirements:
Must present a birth certificate.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate.
Must be able to legally work in the United States.
Must be able to take and pass a yearly drug/alcohol
test.
on personal time.
- Working Conditions:
confined spaces and at various heights.
- Recommended Preparatory Classes:
mechanical drawing and welding.
- Abilities:
physical condition.
Must be able to lift heavy objects.
- Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
would be beneficial.
- Entry Process:
are accepted on the third Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m.
– 10:00 a.m. at 2941 Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.)
Applicants must have a copy of their birth certificate
and high school diploma at time of filing to receive application.
(773)247-5225
5666 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
BRICKLAYERS DISTRICT COUNCIL TRAINING CENTER
structural tile, marble, concrete block, pre-cast concrete panels
(including welding), fabricated masonry panels and other masonry
materials to build or repair walls, partitions, fireplaces, sewers
and other structures. Bricklayers also install firebrick linings
in industrial furnaces.
- Length of Apprenticeship:
Apprentices attend pre-apprentice training for
10 weeks, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Apprentices receive a minimum of 160 hours of
classroom training each year.
Apprentices are required to receive 1,500 hours
of on the job training each year.
First Six Months + 750 Hrs | 50% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Six Months – One Year+ 750 Hrs | 60% of Journeyman’s Wage |
One Year – One and a half Years + 750 Hrs | 70% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Year and a half – Two Years + 750 Hrs. | 80% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Two Years – Two and a half Years + 750 Hrs. | 90% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Two and a half – Three Years + 750Hrs. | 95% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Journeyman Level | 100% of Journeyman’s Wage |
- Benefits:
- Basic Requirements:
Recommended a high school diploma or G.E.D.
certificate.
English)
Must be physically fit to perform the work of
the trade.
Must have a birth certificate.
Must provide a copy of your green card, if applicable.
- Working Conditions:
outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Recommended Preparatory Classes:
to construction.
- Abilities:
Must have good work habits.
Must be able to lift heavy objects.
- Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
construction is useful.
- Entry Process:
Submit all required materials.
Attend an orientation session.
Take and pass a general knowledge aptitude test.
(Conducted in English) Pre-Job only
- Take and pass a drug screen
Apprenticeship Coordinators: Stan Kulasik
630-953-0835
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, Illinois 60101
CARPENTRY
general carpentry,mill-cabinet, floor covering, millwright, pile-driver,
interior systems, drywall, siding, insulator, lather
and concrete form builder. Each of the specialties listed above
require special training. Therefore, individuals must choose
which program to enter.
classroom.
General Carpentry general carpentry, concrete forum builders, and mill cabinet Apprentices begin by going
to Pre-Apprenticeship training for nine weeks.
Apprentices are required to attend five consecutive
classroom days per quarter for the entire program.
Apprentices must also obtain on-the-job training
by working for union contractors throughout the term.
- Wage Information:
1st Year | 40% of Journeyman’s Wage |
2nd Year | 50% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Third Year | 65% of Journeyman’s Wage |
4th Year | 80% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Journeyman Level | 100% of Journeyman’s Wage |
- Benefits:
are accrued during on-the-job training.)
- Basic Requirements:
Must have an original Social Security Card.
Must complete two years (eight credits) of
required high school study which meets graduation
requirements in an accredited high school
or possess a G.E.D. certificate.
Must reside in one of the following Illinois Counties, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Iroquois,
Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will
Counties.
Must pass an aptitude test that measures
vocabulary, arithmetic ability, and reasoning power.
Must pass a drug test.
- Working Conditions:
- Recommended Preparatory Classes:
and wood shop classes.
- Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
situation.
- Abilities:
of carpenter with no restrictions.
- Entry Process:
listed above must appear in person at the Carpenter’s Apprenticeship Program office
– 4:00 p.m. during specific application periods. Call for
more information.)
NOTE: At the time of application,
the candidate must meet all basic requirements and all required
documents must be presented.
Take and pass the aptitude test as scheduled.
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Apprentice Program
(847) 640-7373
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Satellite location in Chicago is available
for some training.