REBAR FABRICATION ASSISTANT

Dimension Fabricators, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Fabricators, Inc. is seeking a Rebar Fabricator II to fabricate reinforcing steel products on a one‑classification fabrication line in Schenectady, NY.

You will work under supervision and progressively gain experience as you perform simple and routine rebar operations using semi‑automated and automated equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring quality by checking setups, tagging products, and using basic hand tools and small power tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read simple production specs and instructions.
• Basic English communication required for safety and teamwork.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate reinforcing steel products using one classification of fabrication machinery.
• Check setups and finished products for accuracy against specifications.
• Mark and tag products for identification.
• Operate hand tools and light power tools safely.
• Move materials with lifting equipment under supervision.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training to learn safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Tape measure proficiency

Basic English communication

Manual dexterity

Tools

Pliers

Wire reels

Sledgehammers

Pr y bars

Pipe wrenches

Rebar cutters

Job description

Use semi-automated and automated equipment to independently fabricate reinforcing steel products to required quantity, size, and shapes, receiving frequent supervision from Team Leaders or Fabrication Superintendent. Perform simple and routine rebar fabrication operations on one classification of fabrication machine. Receive direction from Team Leader. Perform assigned duties in accordance with safety practices and production guidelines as directed. While gaining experience and knowledge of the process, progress to work as a Rebar Fabricator II.

TYPE TASKS

• Use one classification of rebar fabricating machinery to produce rebar products according to production specifications. Machinery classifications include: shearlines, table benders, coil benders, straight-cut machine, threader, spiral machine, and overhead crane.
• Ensure product quality by checking machine setups and products for accuracy and conformance to project specifications
• Affix tags or ID markings to products for proper identification.
• Use small power equipment such as rebar cutters and benders and pneumatic tools to fabricate rebar products.
• Load, unload, or change over machines for production work.
• Use industrial lifting machinery including forklifts and overhead cranes to load or unload vehicles with steel products according to directions from Team Leader or Superintendent.
• Participate in on-the-job training exercises to certify the safe operation of equipment and learn safe work practices.
• Other company duties as required by the Superintendent, Managers, or Executives.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficiency with use of tape measure.
• Proficient use of basic hand tools such as pliers, wire reels, sledgehammers, pry bars, pipe wrenches.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the work day.
• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop, and kneel regularly throughout the workday.
• Ability to push and pull steel bars into position using both hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Ability to conduct basic verbal communication in English