Department Lead - Rebar

Oldcastle-Infrastructure; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings

Health and wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Department Lead - Rebar to direct all activities in the steel department. You will ensure engineered designs are fabricated per drawings to meet production demand and report to the Production Manager.

You will read drawings, operate rebar equipment, train staff, and collaborate with Engineering to resolve issues while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of steel reinforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret steel design drawings.
• Read/write simple instructions and basic math.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of the steel department to meet production demand.
• Read drawings and blueprints and ensure fabrication per drawings.
• Operate rebar bender and shear cutter.
• Maintain inventory records and conduct weekly cycle counts.
• Train steel shop personnel and collaborate with Engineering.
• Prioritize tasks and continuously seek efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Read drawings

Rebar bending

Rebar cutting

Crane operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rebar shear/cutter

Rebar bender

Crane equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities: Department Lead - Rebar (529110)

Requisition ID529110-Posted09/21/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Oldcastle Infrastructure-Full Time-Production Workers-United States-North Carolina

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

As the Rebar Team Leader you will be responsible for directing all activities associated with the steel department to ensure engineered steel designs are fabricated based on drawings to meet production demand. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assign work activities amongst department personnel based upon demand
• Read drawings and blueprints
• Operate rebar bender and shear cutter
• Conduct weekly cycle counts
• Maintain accurate record keeping of inventory
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure all steel designs are fabricated in accordance with product drawings at a minimum of one day prior to scheduled production
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met
• Deliver completed cage designs with accessories attached to the production floor
• Ensure all fabrication equipment is operating as designed including all associated safety features
• Train and develop steel shop personnel on all activities & equipment associated with steel fabrication
• Work with Engineering to interpret drawing details, resolve any concerns/questions and communicate details to shop personnel
• Maintain on high alert for all safety aspects
• Continuously look for ways to improve department efficiency, eliminate waste and reduce costs
• All other duties as may be required on an as needed basis

Job Requirements

• High school diploma / equivalent
• Previous steel fabrication experience regarding cutting, bending and tying rebar preferred
• Must have at least 2 years of related work experience in steel reinforcement activities
• Experience with operation of a crane
• Experience with operating a rebar shear/cutter
• Experience with operating a rebar bender
• Ability to read/write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, fractions)
• Ability to read and interpret steel design drawings
• Working knowledge of a tape measure/hand ruler
• Leadership skills in terms of prioritizing tasks, training/developing personnel and scheduling/assigning activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizations skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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