REBAR FABRICATION ASSISTANT

Dimension Fabricators Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Fabricators Inc in New York uses semi-automated and automated equipment to independently fabricate reinforcing steel products to required quantity, size, and shapes, with supervision from Team Leaders or Fabrication Superintendent. Progress to Rebar Fabricator II as experience grows.

Two shifts are available, typically 6am–2:30pm or 2:30–11pm, with overtime likely. You will handle various rebar machinery and move steel products using lifts under safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with use of tape measure.
• Able to walk/stand for long periods.
• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop and kneel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate one classification of rebar fabricating machinery to produce rebar according to production specifications.
• Check machine setups and product conformance to specifications.
• Affix tags or ID markings to products for proper identification.
• Use rebar cutters and benders and pneumatic tools to fabricate rebar products.
• Load, unload, or change over machines for production work.
• Operate industrial lifting equipment (forklifts/overhead cranes) to move steel products as directed.
• Participate in on-the-job training to certify safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Tape measure proficiency

Mobility/physical stamina

Tools

Pliers

Wire reels

Sledgehammers

Pry bars

Pipe wrenches

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

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.

TYPICAL 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.

TOTALS 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

We have two shifts available, 1st shift usually 6am to 2:30 pm or 2nd shift typically 2:30 to 11pm with overtime likely