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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Also called: Iron Installer, Iron Worker, Ironworker, Rodbuster

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
  • 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, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • design

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Business

  • management

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Physical Strength

  • lift, push, pull, or carry
  • use your lower back and stomach

Controlled Movement

  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Project management software

  • Application Software SHEAR
  • Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar

Computer aided design CAD software

  • OTP ArmaCAD

Data base user interface and query software

  • RebarWin

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $51,070

Education

No high school diploma/GED or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.