Iron Workers
Iron workers erect, assemble, or install fabricated structural metal products, usually large metal beams. These beams are used in the erection of industrial, commercial or large residential buildings. Workers also erect the steel framework on bridges, storage tanks, overhead crane runways as well as pre‐cast concrete and ornamental iron work amongst other projects.
Iron Workers Local 7’s apprentice program prepares students with the tools they need to succeed in their careers and beyond. The three-year program combines classroom instruction and shop hours with on-the-job training in the field. Local 7 has modern training facilities in South Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Clinton, Maine. There, apprentices learn all aspects of commercial steel construction, structural steel erection, reinforcing steel installation, architectural and ornamental construction, precast concrete erection, pre-engineered metal building, and welding.
Apprentices “earn while they learn,” getting experience in the field while learning in the classroom.
Length of Apprenticeship: 3 years 800 classroom hours of training and 4,000 hours of on‐the‐job training.
Basic Requirements
To create your account and initially apply, you will ONLY need the following:
- Must be 18 years of age or older by July 1, 2025
- Have a valid email address. If you do not have one, you can create one for free at Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo.
- A valid credit or debit card. See the FAQ's for more info.
Once you have created your account and initially applied, you will have until February 28th, 2025 (see their website for updated dates, to submit the following to complete your application:
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Drivers License or Non-driver Identification
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Your educational background
- Transcript(s) demonstrating graduation from high school OR
- A letter from a guidance counselor stating you will graduate by July 1, 2025 along with high school transcript(s) OR
- A GED with transcript(s) demonstrating 2 years of high school passed
- Proof of your work history for the last 10 years or as long as you have been in the workforce, whichever is longer
- Proof of work experience is letters from former employers, copies of pay stubs and/or copies of W2’s. Please do not provide us with more than one pay stub per job or W2 per job for each year worked. Letters from employers must be on company stationery and should state how long you had worked there and what type of work you did. If the work is in Construction or Ironwork, you will receive additional points. We do not accept resumes as work experience.
- Up to 3 professional references using the form provided below (visit their website for form click here)
Application Process
- Applications are being accepted Monday, January 12 - Friday, January 30, 2026 online only at www.iwlocal7.org
Cost and Fees:
- Application Fee: $20
- Drug Screen (if Accepted): $90
- Initiation Fee and Dues (if Accepted): $131
- 1st Year Books (approximate): $180
- Tools (approximate): $175 - $300
Contact Information
Paul W. Landerholm (Apprenticeship Coordinator)
195 Old Colony Ave, Box 7
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0707
Email: paull@iw7jac.org