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Iron Workers Local 597

J oint Apprenticeship and Training Program9616 Kentucky Street

J acksonville, Florida 32218(904) 765-3596 Fax (904) 766-8112

J anuary 23, 2013

To all interested parties:

Ironworkers Local #597 will soon be accepting applications for the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program.

Applications will be available at this office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, from March 1 May 31, 2013. Applications must be filled out in person by the Applicant. Applications are not to be mailedinto this office.

Applications for entry into this program are accepted without regard to race, religion, color, sex or nationalorigin.

All applicants must:

1. Be 18 years of age or older.2. Furnish a copy of Birth Certificate upon selection.3. Furnish a copy of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency prior to the interview. Transcript may

be submitted to receive additional points in subjects related to the trade. (e.g. Math, Geometry,drafting, industrial arts, welding, etc.)

4. Furnish a copy of a valid drivers license upon selection.5. Have reliable transportation.6. Be physically able to perform all tasks of the Ironworking industry and pass a physical examination if

necessary.7. Submit to a substance abuse test as required by the J oint Apprenticeship Committee (J AC).8. If a veteran, you must submit a copy of the DD-214 noting honorable discharge to receive credit during

the interview process.9. Agree to participate in any remedial instruction required by the J AC.10. Abide by the standards adopted by the J AC, and11. Be willing to work at extreme heights.Selection for Apprenticeship will be made upon completion of the interview period in the month of J une.Please visit our website,www.ironworkers597.comfor more information.

If your organization is interested in having someone conduct a site visit to speak with your students/members,please contact me at (904) 765-3596 or e-mail me atscott@ironworkers597.com to arrange the meeting.

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March 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

PLEASE POST THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKER(IRONWORKER) EMPLOYERS RECRUITING APPRENTICES

The North Florida Ironworkers are accepting applications for their registered apprenticeship program,

daily Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. 3 p.m. from March 1 May 31, 2013. Interested

individuals may receive an application at the Ironworkers Training Facility located at 9616 Kentucky

Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Contact Mr. Scott Roy at (904) 765-3596 orscott@ironworkers597.com if

you have any questions. You can also visit our websitewww.ironworkers597.com for more

information.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES:Apprenticeship opportunities are available on a year-round basis; however, primary selections aremade in the month of June. Applications are only accepted between the months of March and May.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and physically capable of performing the work of an

Ironworker. Applicants shall have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. Certification and all applicants

must be able to prove they are legal residents of the United States. They must also demonstrate proof

of reliable transportation and have a valid Drivers License.

All applicants for apprenticeship opportunities are afforded equal opportunity without regard to race,

color, religion, national origin, or sex.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising, placing, and uniting iron or steel

girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural

frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Duties also include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and

equipment and the following: Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations,

quantities, and sizes of materials required. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel

members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels. Connect columns, beams, and

girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. Hoist steel beams, girders,and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position

structural-steel members. Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting,

bolting, or welding into place. Ride on girders or other structural-steel members to position them, or

use rope to guide them into position. Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and

girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. Pull, push, or pry structural-steel

members into approximate positions for bolting into place. Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces, using

metal shears, torches, and welding equipment. Fasten structural-steel members to hoist cables, using

chains, cables, or ropes.

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