Becoming an Iron Worker in Oklahoma
Overview
An ironworker is a tradesman who works in the iron-working industry. Ironworkers assemble the structural framework in accordance with engineered drawings and install the metal support pieces for new buildings....They also repair and renovate old structures using reinforced concrete and steel.
Tools of the Trade
What Iron Workers Love About Their Trade
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Involves Calculation
Physically Challenging
Involves Climbing
Outlook
Optionality PotentialMedium
There are specializations within the trade.
Advancement PotentialHigh
Are able to work up within their small teams.
Demand ForecastHigh
All commercial construction is dependent on this trade.