Commercial Concrete Rodbuster / Ironworker

B&B Concrete; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking Rodbusters to shape steel rods for concrete projects. In this role, you'll study blueprints, cut and position steel bars, and assist with concrete pours. Attention to detail and experience in the construction industry are crucial. This position requires following safety protocols and working with various tools. Excellent communication skills and analytical thinking will enhance your effectiveness in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Position and secure steel bars in concrete forms using tools.
• Assist in concrete pours and follow safety procedures.
• Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, acetylene torches, etc.
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
• Assist in concrete pours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Reports all problems or accidents to their immediate supervisor, Safety Manager and Operations Manager immediately.
• Attends weekly job site safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman, Superintendent and Operations Manager.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Rodbusters will use machines, equipment, tools and blowtorches to shape steel rods for use in concrete projects. In this role, you must understand the construction process and how rods reinforce concrete foundation or framing. Rodbusters will order the correct number of rods and mesh for placement, cut the iron into pieces, wrap them in mesh and fasten them to concrete forms.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints and diagrams or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools.
• Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, acetylene torches, etc.
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
• Assist in concrete pours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Reports all problems or accidents to their immediate supervisor, Safety Manager and Operations Manager immediately.
• Attends weekly job site safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman, Superintendent and Operations Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or contracting industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.