Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers
Also called:
Ironworker, Rod Buster, Iron Worker, Steel Tier
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
- Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
- Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Physical Strength
- lift, push, pull, or carry
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Project management software
- Application Software SHEAR
- Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$45,910
per year, on average
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