Steel Fixer

Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings.
• Setting out work areas and determining the required materials.
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh.
• Laying out steel bars, mesh, rods, and framework.
• Hoisting steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements into place.
• Fitting spacers and supports.
• Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar), footings, and girders by welding or with clips or wires.
• Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases.
• Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place.
• Preparing concrete, mixing sand, cement, and water, and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.

Steel Fixer Requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Any certification in steel fixing may be advantageous.
• Basic work experience in construction may be advantageous.
• A good understanding of health and safety issues.
• The ability to read and follow technical plans and drawings.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions..
• Good physical fitness.
• Strong practical and teamwork skills.