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Rebar Installer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Project Manager-Lathrop

Lathrop, CA · On-site

$66K - $125K/yr

... rebar installer, engineer and/or architect using Nucor Rebar Fabrication's contract management guidelines. • Schedule the detailing and delivery of required products and services with the ...

Coordinate project requirements with the contractor's representative as well as with the rebar installer, engineer and/or architect using Nucor Rebar Fabrication's contract management guidelines.

Our projects include new structure construction, including PT & rebar installation (stressing and grouting), bridge inspection/repair, unbonded PT repair, barrier cable installation and repair, FRP ...

SW Precast Fabricator

Dixon, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Installs polystyrene foam, wire mesh, rebar, PVC, and other required items into assembled form. Vibrates to settle concrete and remove trapped air. Prepares casting to be finished by trained concrete ...

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Repair or replace broken components such as boards, nails, and rebar reinforcements * Use ... Skills in fixture installation, door hanging, cabinetry, and drywall repair are advantageous

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Install, tie and place reinforcing steel and rebar. * Assist with underground utility, conduit and foundation installation. * Perform trenching, excavation, backfilling, compaction and grading work.

Be Seen First

Install, tie and place reinforcing steel and rebar. * Assist with underground utility, conduit and foundation installation. * Perform trenching, excavation, backfilling, compaction and grading work.

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Rebar Installer information

What is a rebar installer?

A Rebar Installer, also known as a Reinforcing Ironworker, is responsible for placing and securing steel reinforcement bars (rebar) in concrete structures to provide strength and stability. They read blueprints, cut and bend rebar to required specifications, and tie or weld the bars together before concrete is poured. This role is essential in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure. It requires physical strength, attention to detail, and knowledge of safety procedures to ensure structural integrity and worker safety.

What does a rebar installer do?

As a Rebar Installer, your day usually begins with a review of project blueprints or instructions and preparing materials on site. Throughout the day, you'll measure, cut, bend, and place steel bars or mesh according to precise specifications, making sure everything is securely tied and properly positioned. You’ll work closely with concrete and general construction crews to coordinate timing and align your work with the broader project schedule. Most of the work takes place outdoors or in unfinished structures, often requiring safety gear and physical endurance, but you'll also benefit from the sense of collaboration and clear progress as a project develops.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rebar installer?

To thrive as a Rebar Installer, you need solid physical stamina, construction math skills, and experience reading blueprints and rebar placement plans, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, rebar tying techniques, and, in some regions, OSHA safety certifications are typically required. Teamwork, attention to detail, and time management are valuable soft skills for working efficiently on busy job sites. These competencies are essential to ensure safe, accurate, and timely installation of reinforcing steel, which upholds the structural integrity of concrete projects.

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Project Manager-Lathrop

Lathrop, CA • On-site


Nucor
Primary Metal Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

199th of 544 rated manufacturers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

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$66K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Details
Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Southwest
Location: Lathrop, CA, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Compensation:
Base Salary: $66,000-$125,000
Return on Asset Eligible: Up to 33% of annual eligible earnings
Profit Share 5-year Average: 20.17% of annual eligible earnings

A full benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurances; Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays; 401k and Stock Purchase Plan with Employer Match, College Tuition Reimbursement and College Tuition Scholarship program for dependents of teammates.
Purpose:
Manage complex projects with multiple detailers, products, placers and vendors from estimating to final completion. Cultivate a positive customer service environment while maximizing profits for Nucor Rebar Fabrication.
Responsibilities:
Review contract documents/drawings and coordinate detailing efforts to ensure that we supply products and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Provide total contract management of each project assigned, including coordination of the detailing, scheduling, delivery and costs of products and services utilizing the company business system, industry standards and other company resources.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that Nucor Rebar Fabrication fulfills contractual obligations on the assigned project(s).
• Coordinate project requirements with the contractor's representative as well as with the rebar installer, engineer and/or architect using Nucor Rebar Fabrication's contract management guidelines.
• Schedule the detailing and delivery of required products and services with the contractor, detailers, and Nucor Rebar Fabrication production staff as needed.
• Review changes to the project to determine their scope, ensure the accuracy of same, and then process the appropriate documentation in accordance with the company's change order procedures.
• Assist in the change order process culminating in the acceptance of the change order by the customer.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to appropriate staff, workers, and customers.
• Represent the company in project meetings as needed.
• Work with Detailing Manager to help control the financial aspects of contracts to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with customers.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Branch Manager.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements:
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated construction project management experience or at least ten years of reinforcing steel sales, detailing, fabrication, placing or related steel industry experience.
Detailed Selection Criteria:
Building & Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures; general business knowledge and an understanding of how Nucor makes money.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options for choosing the most appropriate solution.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and/or the time of others.
• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Customer Service / Communication - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes the ability to give full attention to understanding customer needs, meeting needs, and communicating information so others can understand. This also includes the ability to adjust approach based on the situation.
• Organizing, Planning, Prioritizing Work and Coordinating Information - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, sending, receiving, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team, from all relevant sources.

Preferences:
Ability to apply ACI codes and CRSI standards required.
• Experience in customer relations and resolving problems or disputes.
• A basic knowledge of contract law, standard business practices, and human relations.
• Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously and manage time/meet deadlines.
• Effective leadership skills: Ability to coordinate own and other's actions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills necessary.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to use all applicable tools.
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
• Occasional travel and job site visits will be required.
• PPE must be worn when on the worksite. Such as safety shoes, glasses, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
• Work schedule may include hours beyond the normal business day.
• Typical office activities: Walking, sitting, standing, bending, using hands to operate objects, tools computers and other electronic equipment. Lifting/handling computers and related equipment. Close vision and adjusting focus. Moderate noise level.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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About Nucor

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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