Steel Fixer
Core
Installation and fixing of reinforcement steel for reinforced concrete structures including foundations, footings, plinths, equipment pads, and retaining walls on civil and electrical construction projects.
Role type
Steel Fixer (Civil Construction)
Builds
Foundations, footings, plinths, equipment pads, retaining walls, and associated civil infrastructure
Domain
Civil and Electrical Construction, Resources, Transport, Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reading and interpreting reinforcement drawings, installing and tying reinforcing steel/mesh/cages, positioning reinforcement to tolerances, pre-pour inspection assistance, working in high-risk industrial environments (gas plants, oil & gas, mines), safety compliance
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Steel Fixing, High Risk Work Licences, Working at Heights certification, Confined Space certification, experience on major resource/mining/oil & gas projects
Technologies
Reinforcement drawings, schedules
Responsibilities
Install and tie reinforcing steel, mesh, cages, starter bars, and dowels; Position reinforcement according to project requirements; Assist with pre-pour inspections and quality assurance; Work closely with formwork carpenters and concreters; Maintain safe work environment; Comply with permit-to-work systems
Seniority
Experienced tradesperson
