Rebar Ironworker Helper

Bechtel•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Rebar Ironworker Helper assists ironworkers with preparing, placing, and securing reinforcing steel in concrete forms. The role involves measuring, cutting, bending, and shaping rebar to specifications; fastening rods together; and ensuring reinforcing materials are correctly positioned for their intended structural loads. The helper also transports materials and equipment, supports installation work, maintains tools and a clean work area, and follows safety procedures. The position requires safely traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders and rebar structures, and working at heights.

Requirements

Typically, a minimum of 6 months of industrial construction experience.
Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain with or without tools and building materials.
Ability to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
Ability to climb rebar cages and walls and work at heights.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Communicate with ironworkers and others to perform job tasks.
Select, measure, cut, bend, and shape reinforcing bar to specifications.
Place rods in forms, space them, and fasten them together using wire and pliers.
Position and secure steel bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete.
Cut bars to required lengths using a hacksaw, band saws, or acetylene torch.
Bend steel rods using hickey bars or a rod-bending machine.
Reinforce concrete with wire mesh when needed.
Ensure reinforcing material is properly positioned to receive its intended structural load.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Use hand tools dexterously and operate power tools and equipment safely.
Adhere to all safety procedures.