Rackley Co. to Offer Ironworker Training in Northern California

Enlarge Image Senior employees at Rackley Co. will conduct the ironworker training.

April 3, 2017 - The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces that its Ironworker Training Units are now available from Rackley Co., a 40-year-old structural steel erector and metal building erector located in Northern California.

Rackley Co. has been an SEAA member since 2011 and serves southern Oregon to central California. The company erects commercial buildings, institutional structures, agriculture infrastructure, industrial buildings, and multi-family housing. Like many steel erectors, the company faces the need to maintain a skilled workforce as they prepare to lose seasoned ironworkers to retirement.

“Rackley Co. currently employs more than 60 field personnel. With continued steady growth from year to year, and many 20-plus-year employees heading to retirement, we face the dilemma of maintaining a knowledgeable workforce,” said Scott Rackley, president. 

It was for this reason the company decided to establish SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training, with a future goal of offering Ironworker Apprenticeship. 

SEAA partnered with NCCER to develop and initiate the SEAA Ironworker Craft Training Program in March 2014. In just three years the program has grown from concept, to a network of Training Units in 11 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the program meets U.S. Department of Labor requirements for apprenticeships. SEAA is also endorsed by NCCER for Rigger, Signal Person, and Mobile Crane Operator certifications and credentials.

“The SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training Program will attract a desirable pool of qualified applicants, and help new hires reach their full potential. This will help us grow the next generation of great ironworkers and steel erectors,” said Rackley.

Currently, two other SEAA members have successfully established Ironworker Apprenticeships in Texas and Florida.