Construction Careers Council
The construction industry includes electricians, engineers, HVAC technicians, and heavy equipment mechanics just to name a few! Skilled trade professionals build the homes we live in, the schools we learn in, and the roads we travel on. Right now, West Michigan needs thousands of new workers in construction, and jobs are available in every part of the industry. Whether you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems or leading teams, construction has a path for you.
Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center West!
Iron Workers Local 25’s Training Center has a mission. That mission is to provide our contractors with the best trained, highly skilled, safe, and productive iron workers possible. This will ensure that our contractors and customers get the best value for their dollar.
Career Contact Information
(248) 344-9494
Programs of Study
Journeyman Iron Worker (4 year program):
The Journeyman Iron Worker can perform all types of Ironwork, but the vast majority of the work that is performed by this classification is structural ironwork. This consists of the fabrication, handling, and erection of structural steel columns, beams and other members by welding or bolting. This work is primarily in the industrial and commercial sector on structures such as: towers, bridges, stadiums, high and low rise buildings, steel mills, hospitals, schools, conveyor systems, and other structures. Other types of work include:
Reinforcing:
Unload, handle, and place reinforcing steel, post tensioning systems and wire mesh by tying and sometimes welding. Reinforced concrete is used in all types of concrete construction including caissons, foundations, bridges, retaining walls, parking structures, wastewater treatment facilities, high and low rise buildings, and many other structures.
Rigger / Machinery Mover:
Load, unload, move, haul, and set machinery, equipment, and materials using power hoists, cranes, gantries, fork trucks, jacks, and other equipment. They use and have knowledge of fiber line, wire rope, skids, rollers, and proper hand signals. Riggers drive semi tractor trailers and must be eligible for and obtain a class A CDL.
Metal Building Erector:
Erect pre-engineered metal buildings. These buildings are constructed of standardized components which make them all similar in construction. The scope of work includes erecting the structural framework, installing the insulation, metal siding, metal roof system, gutters and trim.
Architectural Ornamental Iron Worker:
Install curtain wall, window systems, skylights, exterior composite panels, metal siding, metal roofs, louvers, clay tiles, entrance doors, overhead doors, specialty doors, and other architectural finish materials and systems.
Credentials Information
Apprentice
Probationary
Journeyman
Location Information
3020 Corporate Grove Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426