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Rebar Ironworker Journey at Bechtel in Sulphur, LA
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeSulphur, LA
Skills
blueprint readingrebar cuttingrebar bendingconcrete reinforcementrigging operationspower tool operationhand tool usageacetylene torch operationband saw operationhacksaw operationrod-bending machine operationattention to detailsafety awarenessphysical staminadexterity
Job Description
- Reads and understand blueprints. Understanding of elevations given, understanding bundle tags.
- Aid in rigging operations, connections and disconnections.
- Selects rods, bundle, measures, cuts to length, bend, and shapes reinforcing bar to exacting specifications.
- Places rods in forms, spacing and fastening them together, using wire and pliers.
- Knowledge of the weights of the different bar sizes per foot as well as bar diameters.
- Positions and secures steel bars in concrete forms and reinforces concrete.
- Cuts bars to required lengths, using a hacksaw, band saws, or acetylene torch.
- Bends steel rods with hickey bars or a rod-bending machine.
- May reinforce concrete with wire mesh.
- Insures that all reinforcing material is in its proper position so that it receives its intended structural load.
- Loads transports, unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Assists in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
- Restocks supplies and materials as necessary.
- Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with / without tools and building materials.
- Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
- Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.
- Safely operates power tools and equipment.
- Must be able to climb rebar cages and walls and work at height while hanging from rebar structures.
- Adheres to all safety procedures.
- Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.