Dimension Fabricators

OVERVIEW

Use semi-automated and automated equipment to independently fabricate reinforcing steel products to required quantity, size, and shapes, receiving frequent supervision from Team Leaders or Fabrication Superintendent. Perform simple and routine rebar fabrication operations on one classification of fabrication machine. Receive direction from Team Leader. Perform assigned duties in accordance with safety practices and production guidelines as directed. While gaining experience and knowledge of the process, progress to work as a Rebar Fabricator II.

TYPICAL TASKS

· Use one classification of rebar fabricating machinery to produce rebar products according to production specifications. Machinery classifications include: shearlines, table benders, coil benders, straight-cut machine, threader, spiral machine, and overhead crane.

· Ensure product quality by checking machine setups and products for accuracy and conformance to project specifications

· Affix tags or ID markings to products for proper identification.

· Use small power equipment such as rebar cutters and benders and pneumatic tools to fabricate rebar products.

· Load, unload, or change over machines for production work.

· Use industrial lifting machinery including forklifts and overhead cranes to load or unload vehicles with steel products according to directions from Team Leader or Superintendent.

· Participate in on-the-job training exercises to certify the safe operation of equipment and learn safe work practices.

· Other company duties as required by the Superintendent, Managers, or Executives.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficiency with use of tape measure.
• Proficient use of basic hand tools such as pliers, wire reels, sledgehammers, pry bars, pipe wrenches.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously throughout the work day.
• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop, and kneel regularly throughout the workday.
• Ability to push and pull steel bars into position using both hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Ability to conduct basic verbal communication in English