Rodbuster Helper

Cajun Industries • La Porte, TX

85d

About The Position

The Rodbuster Helper will assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Often performs runner functions within crew, and assists in the layout and measuring of materials for installation. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or 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.
• Must have hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work.
• Must be able to perform sedentary to heavy work.
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types with proper training and authorization.
• 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.).

Responsibilities

• Assist The Rodbuster/Rodbuster Foreman with spacing and fastening 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