Profession Steel fixer
Concrete steel workers position and secure steel bars or steel mesh to reinforce concrete constructions.
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Personality Type
Tasks steel fixer
- Read and interpret work drawings and specifications.
- Prepare the work, for instance determine the required materials (quantity, size, etc.).
- Cut and saw steel bars as detail requires.
- Bend steel bars as detail requires.
- Assemble steel bars or steel mesh, e.g. by welding or using a steelfixer's pincer.
- Hoist steel bars, steel mesh and reinforcements into place.
- Connect columns, beams, footings and girders.
- Position and fix reinforcements ready for concrete pour.
- Prepare the concrete, mixing sand, cement and water.
- Pour concrete in the concrete form.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
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Source: Sisyphus ODB