1. a person who works with iron, especially one who shapes, welds, or installs iron and steel structures

Examples

• The ironworker carefully welded the steel beams together.
• My grandfather was an ironworker who helped build many of the city's skyscrapers.
• The construction project required skilled ironworkers to install the metal framework.
• She trained as an ironworker and now specializes in bridge construction.
• The ironworker wore protective gear while cutting through the metal.
• Local ironworkers went on strike for better working conditions.