Rebar Fabrication Operator

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled rebar fabricator to join our fabrication team. The role focuses on bending rebar to required angles and radii, and cutting pieces to precise lengths per shop tickets and drawings.

You will inspect pieces for dimensional accuracy, verify length, and ensure bundles are correctly labeled and packaged for shipment. This position requires forklift experience and a background in metalworking or rebar operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Occasional team lifts up to 100 lbs.
• Experience in metal fabrication or rebar operations.
• Forklift operating experience; internal certification will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Bend rebar to specified angles and radii following approved drawings and shop tickets.
• Cut straight rebar to precise lengths; verify against specified dimensions.
• Inspect bent pieces for dimensional conformance and re-cut any out-of-tolerance parts.
• Verify cut bars for straightness and length accuracy; reject non-conforming pieces.
• Count bundles per work order and apply labels with part number, size, length, and date.
• Move rebar stock and finished bundles using proper lifting techniques or forklift; keep area clean.

Skills

Rebar fabrication

Quality control

Material handling

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Shears

Saw

Tape measures

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication

• Bend rebar to specified angles and radii using manual and/or machine bending equipment, followingapproved drawings and shop tickets.
• Cut straight rebar bars to precise lengths using shear cutters or saws; verify each cut against the specifieddimension before releasing material.

Quality Control

• Inspect each bent piece for dimensional conformance (angle, radius, leg lengths) using tape measures, anglegauges, and templates.
• Verify cut bars for straightness and length accuracy; reject and re-cut any pieces outside tolerance beforethey enter a bundle.

Bundling & Labeling

• Count out the correct quantity of pieces per bundle per the work order; double-count each bundle beforesecuring.
• Apply accurate, legible labels to each bundle including part number, bar size, length/bend designation,quantity, and date; verify label data matches the work order.

Material Handling & Housekeeping

• Move rebar stock and finished bundles using proper lifting techniques, hand trucks, or forklift.
• Keep the work area clean and organized; dispose of cut-off scrap according to site procedures.

Skills and Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and position rebar weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift; occasional teamlifts up to 100 lbs. QCing materialsmetal fabrication experience or material operation experienceconcrete work Prior forklift operating experience; certification will be completed internally. Prior experience in rebar fabrication, ironworking, or a related metalworking trade.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.