Steel Fixer

Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings.
  
• Setting out work areas and determining the required materials.
  
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh.
  
• Laying out steel bars mesh rods and framework.
  
• Hoisting steel bars mesh and reinforcements into place.
  
• Fitting spacers and supports.
  
• Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar) footings and girders by welding or with clips or wires.
  
• Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases.
  
• Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place.
  
• Preparing concrete mixing sand cement and water and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.
  

Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings.
  
• Setting out work areas and determining the required materials.
  
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh.
  
• Laying out steel bars mesh rods and framework.
  
• Hoisting steel bars mesh and reinforcements into place.
  
• Fitting spacers and supports.
  
• Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar) footings and girders by welding or with clips or wires.
  
• Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases.
  
• Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place.
  
• Preparing concrete mixing sand cement and water and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.
  

Requirements

• A completed apprenticeship in steel fixing.
  
• A completed "Work Safely at Heights" short course.
  
• An NVQ certification in steel fixing may be advantageous.
  
• Basic work experience in construction may be advantageous.
  
• A good understanding of health and safety issues.
  
• The ability to read and follow technical plans and drawings.
  
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• A head for heights.
  
• Good physical fitness.
  
• Strong practical and teamwork skills.