Rebar Ironworker Journey

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

6d

About The Position

The Rebar Ironworker Journey reads and interprets blueprints, elevations, and bundle tags, then prepares, positions, and secures reinforcing steel in concrete forms to meet structural specifications. The role includes rigging support, cutting and bending rebar, tying bars together, and ensuring reinforcing material is correctly positioned to receive its intended structural load. The worker also transports materials and equipment, assists with installation, maintains tools and supplies, and follows safety procedures. The job typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.

Requirements

• Typically requires 48 months of industrial construction experience.
• Knowledge of weights per foot and diameters for different reinforcing bar sizes.
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain with or without tools and building materials.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and rebar cages and walls, and to work above ground or while hanging from rebar structures.
• Safe and dexterous use of hand tools and safe operation of power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints, elevations, and bundle tags.
• Assist with rigging operations, including connections and disconnections.
• Select reinforcing rods and bundles; measure, cut, bend, and shape rebar 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 saw, 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 in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
• Clean tools and equipment and perform minor maintenance activities.
• Restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Safely traverse uneven terrain with or without tools and building materials.
• Climb vertical ladders as necessary and work above ground.
• Perform tasks requiring safe, dexterous use of hand tools.
• Safely operate power tools and equipment.
• Climb rebar cages and walls and work at height while hanging from rebar structures.
• Adhere to all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed