GMF Apprenticeship Program

GMF Steel

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lakeland, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Participate in an apprenticeship program to learn ironworking through a combination of field work and accredited classes. Work 40 hours per week in the field while attending weekly registered training sessions.

Qualifications

You have recently graduated high school and are looking to start a career in the construction industry, with a love for hands-on work. You are willing to travel as required, can lift 50+ lbs, and are at least 18 years old. This program offers paid training, free NCCER accredited classes, and company benefits after 90 days.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BIM

NCCER

Job Description

Did you recently graduate High School and are now looking to start your career in the Construction Industry? Do you love working with your hands? Do you want to get paid while you go to school?

GMF Steel Group’s Ironworker Apprenticeship Program will help you do just that!

You’ll receive free classes once a week, get paid to learn, work 40 hours in the field, and there is no tuition fee! All the classes provided are registered, NCCER accredited, and industry recognized across the nation.

All employees are eligible for company benefits after 90 days. These benefits include:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • After 1,000 hours of employment, employees are also eligible to participate in the GMF Steel Group 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

Salary Range:

  • Apprentice I: $20.00
  • Apprentice II: $22.00
  • Apprentice III: $24.00-26.00
  • Apprentice IV: $26.00-28.00
  • Apprentice V: $28.00-30.00
  • Apprentice VI: $30.00-32.00

Work Schedule: 

  • 10-hour shifts
  • Monday-Thursday, or adjusted per workload
  • Classes held twice a month

Qualifications: 

  • Must be able to work in high places and have a good sense of balance.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs. of equipment.
  • Be willing to travel as required by the employer.
  • Must be 18 years old. 

Benefits/Perks:

  • Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program

About GMF Steel Group:

  • GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
  • GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.
  • GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
  • GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 250 employees across 4 offices.
  • GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Stadiums, Arenas, Offices, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
  • GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
  • GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
  • GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.

GMF Steel

Founded in 2004, GMF Steel Group includes GMF Construction, the steel erection division, and GMF Industries, the structural steel fabrication plant. GMF has grown from five employees to over 350 and expanded across the Southeast with projects in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas. Its largest project sold for $70 million—compared to the first at $20,000. Flagship projects include Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium rebuild and Dunlap Football Center, Tampa International Airport terminals, University of South Florida Football Stadium, University of Florida Baseball Stadium, and the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild—the Pentagon’s largest project in history. In 2022, GMF registered its Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program with the Florida Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor, focusing on workforce investment. In 2025, GMF launched its own welding school offering free classes. GMF has earned Associated Builders & Contractors’ Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status for three consecutive years, recognizing excellence in quality, safety, education, community relations, and talent management. In 2025, GMF ranked among ABC’s Top 25 Contractors nationwide and has won 33 Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards, symbolizing superior execution and innovation. The Steel Erectors Association of America awarded GMF the 2025 Project of the Year for the Tampa Convention Center, along with Safety Excellence and Craft Training Awards for outstanding safety and workforce development.
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