U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2171.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.

What this job is about

Accurately prepare and secure reinforcing materials for concrete structures.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Determine reinforcing rod specifications
Assess blueprints or instructions to identify the required quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods.
2
Space and fasten reinforcing rods
Use wire and pliers to properly space and secure the rods in forms according to the blueprints.
3
Position steel bars and mesh
Securely position and fasten steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms using appropriate tools.
4
Cut rods to specified lengths
Utilize metal shears, hacksaws, or bar cutters to cut the rods to the required lengths.
5
Bend and weld reinforcing materials
Bend steel rods using hand tools or machines and weld them with arc-welding equipment as needed.

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.