Ironworkers Local 549

06/02/2026

From bridges and schools to power plants and skyscrapers, ironworkers shape the structures we rely on every day.

At Ironworkers Local 549, we’re building more than structures. We’re building futures.�💥 Ready to join the movement? Become an apprentice and earn while you learn.

📲 Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

05/30/2026

Have you lost your job recently? Or are you feeling stuck and ready for a change?

Ironworkers Local 549 offers a real path forward. No experience needed, just the drive to learn a new skill and build a long-term career.

-High School Diploma or GED required
-Starting pay of $22.37 per hour
-More than $35 per hour in benefits
-5% raises every six months throughout the program
-Benefits include pension, vacation pay, annuity (a 401K on steroids), and full medical coverage including vision, dental, and an HRA.

This is more than a job. It’s a future!

Apply to our Apprenticeship Program here: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

05/27/2026

Ironworkers Local 549 is serving counties in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

• WV Counties: Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Taylor, Barbour and parts of Preston
• OH Counties: Belmont, Jefferson, Harrison, Monroe, Gurnsey, and parts of Muskingum
• PA Counties (We split these 2 with Pittsburgh Local 3): Washington and Greene

Do you want to help build what lasts?

Apply to become an Apprentice: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

For more information, call us at (304) 232-2660 or email [email protected].

05/13/2026

Since 1937, Ironworkers Local 549 has been shaping the region’s skylines and communities.

When you join our apprenticeship program, you’re joining a proud tradition of excellence.�💥 Make your mark in steel.

📲 Apply today: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

05/11/2026

In sun and rain, hot and cold, night and day, ironworkers do it all, persevering because of a commitment to excellence and safety.

Hats off to these hard-hat heroes! Find out more at iwlocal549.org. Apply now to join our Apprenticeship Program: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

05/08/2026

Would you like to learn a new skill while earning a paycheck from day one?

At Ironworkers Local 549, you get paid to train, and your wages increase consistently as you progress.

-Starting pay of $22.37 per hour
-5% raise every six months
-Over $35 per hour in benefits

Benefits include a pension, vacation pay, annuity, and comprehensive medical coverage with vision, dental, and a Health Reimbursement Account.

If you have a high school diploma or GED and are ready to work, this could be the career change you’ve been looking for.

Apply to our Apprenticeship Program here: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

05/05/2026

Ironworkers Local 549 is accepting applications for our Apprenticeship Program.

Apply online or stop in at our Wheeling office Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 2350 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

04/30/2026

Are you looking for something different?

If you’ve been laid off, need a fresh start, or want to learn a trade that takes care of you, Ironworkers Local 549 may be the right fit.

This paid training program offers:
-Starting pay of $22.37 per hour
-Over $35 per hour in benefits
-5% raises every six months throughout the program
-Benefits include pension, vacation pay, annuity, and medical coverage with vision, dental, and an HRA.

Build skills. Earn a living. Secure your future. Apply to our Apprenticeship Program here: https://form.jotform.com/213007685756057

04/30/2026

Thank you, WTOV NEWS9!

Sparks flew at the Wheeling Ironworkers 549 as students from six local schools put their welding skills to the test in the second annual welding competition.The

04/29/2026

🔥⚙️ Future Ironworkers in Action! ⚙️🔥

The Wheeling Ironworkers Local 549 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program was fired up today as we hosted an exciting High School Welding Competition on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at our training center!

Students from across the region brought their skills, focus, and creativity to the table showing us that the future of the trades is STRONG 💪

👏 Huge thank you to our sponsors Project BEST and Kennedy Hardware Co., Inc. for helping make this event possible!

🔩 Participating Schools Included:
• Belmont County Career Center
• Harrison County Career Center
• Swiss Hills Career Center
• United Technical Center (Clarksburg)
• Grafton High School
• Preston High School

And the winners are…
1st Place: Waylon Harrison – Belmont County Career Center
2nd Place: Ethan Tinley – Swiss Hills Career Center
3rd Place: Cale Willis – Swiss Hills Career Center

Each winner walked away with welding gear and serious bragging rights! They are pictured with JATC Coordinator Stephen Sipos.

🔥 The sparks were flying, and so are these students’ futures!