Rodbuster A

Cajun Industries • La Porte, TX

85d

About The Position

The Rodbuster will reinforce or stabilize concrete structures and must understand the construction process and how rods reinforce concrete foundation or framing. The role involves using various power tools to complete projects and requires learning and understanding all safety hazards related to the work. The Rodbuster will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting.

Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing/pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Responsibilities

• 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 and hand tools
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck
• Bend steel rods with hand tools and rodbending machines
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric using hooked rods and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete
• Cut rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws or bar cutters
• Assist other craft workers as needed

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees