Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
Other Titles
Field Ironworker, Iron Installer, Iron Worker, Iron Worker Foreman, Ironworker, Ironworker Foreman, Reinforced Ironworker
Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers are responsible for reinforcing concrete forms by positioning steel rods, bars and meshwork in them. Such workers are typically employed in the construction industry. They analyse the amount, size and shape of the concrete forms to be used at a construction site. They then determine the right quantity, type and position of the steel rods to be used in reinforcing the concrete forms. They also measure and cut the rods to appropriate lengths and shapes. A part of their job is to use a wide range of tools and equipment in shaping, positioning and fixing steel rods. This may include rod-bending equipment, blowtorches and rod busters.
Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
Bend steel rods with hand tools or rodbending machines and weld them with arc-welding equipment.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing and Building Teams→ Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Position structural components.
Install fencing or other barriers.
Install metal structural components.
Cut metal components for installation.
Position safety or support equipment.
Weld metal components.
Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Stamina→ The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Reaction Time→ The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Dynamic Strength→ The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Gross Body Coordination→ The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium→ The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Building and Construction→ Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Design→ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Engineering and Technology→ Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Computer aided design CAD software -- Rebar detailing software; Rebar software
Database user interface and query software -- Rebar detailing softwar
Project management software -- Rebar Software for Fabricators, Detailers, and Estimators; Material tracking software; Estimating software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Air compressors
Bar or rod cutter→ Rebar cutters
Below the hook device→ Beam spreaders
Bending machines→ Automatic rebar tying tools; Portable hydraulic rod benders
Blow torch→ Acetylene torches; Torches
Bolt cutters
Cable reels→ Tie wire reel
Caulking guns
Conduit benders→ Wire twisters
Cutting machines→ Shear lines
Fall protection lanyard→ Chokers
Grease guns
Hacksaw→ Hacksaws
Hard hats
Hickeys→ Hickey bars; Rebar benders
Hoists→ Tuggers
Hole saws
Notebook computers
Personal computers
Pneumatic hammer→ Pneumatic hammers
Power drills→ Electric drills
Power saws→ Cutoff saws; Jig saws
Protective gloves
Pry bars→ Crowbars; Wrecking bars
Safety boots→ Hard sole boots
Safety harnesses or belts→ Safety harnesses
Scaffolding
Shears→ Metal shears
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine→ Arc welding equipment
Slings→ Rigging equipment
Sockets→ Socket wrenches
Spot welding machine→ Welders
Swaging tools
Tape measures→ Measuring tapes
Utility knives
Wire cutters→ Wire snips
Wire lug crimping tool→ Hydraulic crimpers
Wire or cable cutter→ Hydraulic cable cutters
Workshop cranes
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.