Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.
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Salary Information
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers: $59,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Install metal structural components. | General |
| Position structural components. | General |
| Install fencing or other barriers. | General |
| Position safety or support equipment. | General |
| Cut metal components for installation. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Software SHEAR | Project management software |
| Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar | Project management software |
| OTP ArmaCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| RebarWin | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |