Overview
The Steel Fixer is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing steel reinforcement bars (rebar) in concrete structures, such as buildings, bridges, and roads. They play a critical role in the construction industry, ensuring the structural integrity, stability, and durability of concrete elements by reinforcing them with steel.
Duties
Reading and Interpreting Plans:
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, or specifications to determine the layout and placement of reinforcement bars.
- Identify and mark locations for rebar placement, taking into account structural design requirements and load-bearing considerations.
Fabrication and Assembly:
- Cut, bend, and shape steel reinforcement bars to the required dimensions and configurations using specialized tools and equipment.
- Assemble rebar cages, frames, or grids according to design specifications, ensuring proper alignment, spacing, and positioning.
Installation and Fixing:
- Place and secure reinforcement bars within concrete forms or structures, ensuring they are properly positioned and anchored.
- Tie rebar intersections or splice bars together using wire or mechanical connectors to create a continuous reinforcement system.
Quality Control and Inspection:
- Conduct quality inspections to verify the accuracy, alignment, and integrity of installed reinforcement bars.
- Monitor concrete pouring operations to ensure rebar placement meets design requirements and construction standards.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to materials or equipment.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures during all phases of rebar fabrication and installation.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship in steel fixing preferred.
- Proven experience as a steel fixer or similar role, with proficiency in reading engineering drawings and fabricating rebar assemblies.
- Knowledge of rebar types, sizes, bending techniques, and installation methods used in concrete construction projects.
- Physical strength and stamina to lift and handle heavy rebar materials, work in various positions and environments, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Attention to detail, precision, and craftsmanship to achieve accurate rebar placement and alignment according to design specifications.
The Steel Fixer position requires a skilled and experienced individual who can effectively interpret engineering plans, fabricate rebar assemblies, and install reinforcement bars with precision to ensure the structural integrity and stability of concrete structures in construction projects.