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.
Compare to a teacher who only makes
$40,000/yr in Oklahoma
$40,000/yr in Oklahoma
Tools of the Trade
What Iron Workers Love About Their Trade
New challenges every day.
Using big cool tools.
It's a great lifestyle.
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Involves Calculation
Physically Challenging
Involves Climbing
Outlook
Optionality Potential
Medium
There are specializations within the trade.
Advancement Potential
High
Are able to work up within their small teams.
Demand Forecast
High
All commercial construction is dependent on this trade.
