Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers

Also called: Iron Worker, Ironworker, Ironworker Foreman, 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.

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

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Leadership
Initiative
Integrity
Cooperation

You might use software like this on the job:

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

no high school diploma/GED
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$49,100

$32,930

$89,790