ROD BUSTER APPRENTICE-TX

FABCO LLC•Houston, TX

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Reinforcing Ironworkers position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete using a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Apprentices of this skilled trade enroll in a time-based program for 2 years with an on the job learning attainment of 4,000 hours, supplemented by the minimum required 288 hours of related instruction. All training and coursework are provided by the company. Apprentices may begin at a pay rate of $19.00 per hour and receive regular increases in pay based on completion of on the job learning requirements. Once all related instruction and on the job learning is completed, the minimum wage for a graduate of the apprenticeship program is $25.00 per hour. Rates may be negotiable based on prior experience. Credit for previous training and certifications may also be applied to new apprentice enrollments with satisfactory evidence of certifications on a case-by-case basis. For inquiries into enrolling as a Reinforcing Ironworker Apprentice, or questions regarding our programs, please email [email protected]. This role may include, but is not limited to, the following typical duties:

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
Able to work in physically demanding environments (standing, bending, climbing, working at heights)
Capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Reliable transportation to and from job sites
Job sites may vary, and some travel is required.
Willingness to learn and follow instructions
Dependability and punctuality
Strong work ethic and teamwork
Comfort with heights and confined spaces
Safety-conscious mindset

Responsibilities

Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
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 pliers, rod-bending machines, acetylene torches, or hand tools
Cut rods to required lengths, using gas power saw, bar cutters, or acetylene torches
Cut metal components for installation
Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors
Position safety or support equipment
Cut and fit wire mesh or welded wire fabric in concrete to reinforce concrete
Cut metal components for installation
Bend steel rods with hand tools or rod-bending machines
Some travel may be required
Inventory materials as required
Order of materials as required
Cleaning cables to prep stressing procedures
Stressing cables with a use of a stressing jack
Lifting over 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and reaching
Standing/walking for a long period of time
Climbing/descending ladders, working on heights
Setting column cages, pier cages and wall reinforcement
Flagging/Rigging rebar (trained personnel)
Adhere to all FABco safety rules and policies
Housekeeping