What is an apprentice iron worker?

Apprentice iron workers are individuals who are in a training program to learn the skills needed to become a journeyman iron worker. They assist experienced iron workers with tasks such as installing structural steel, reinforcing bars, and metal frameworks on construction sites. Apprentices learn through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, gradually taking on more complex responsibilities as they progress. The apprenticeship typically lasts three to four years, during which apprentices are paid while they learn the trade.