Rebar workers cut, bend, lay out, place and weld reinforcing steel rods, welded wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of poured concrete products and structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and towers.
Enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
You are mechanically inclined.
You can interpret drawings and blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
- Perform job-site calculations.
- Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints.
- Align, weld or bolt units in place.
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
- Dismantle metal, pre-cast concrete or laminated timber buildings and other structures.
- Inspect or test structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or failure to comply with specifications or regulations.
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Handling goods and materials.
- Restoring and rebuilding.
- Inspecting and testing.
- Analyzing information.
- Knowledge of technology.
What You’ll Need
Entrance Requirements
Highschool or equivalent. Complete a three-to four year apprenticeship program. Once you successfully complete the required on-the-job training, technical training and exams, you are awarded a journeyperson certificate.
Apprenticeship Program: 3-4 years, includes technical training, on-the-job training and exam. Journeyperson certificate awarded after successful completion.
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Hourly Pay
Approx. $38
(Based on journeyperson)
Projected Construction Worker Retirements
~ 8,100 by 2029**BuildForce Canada
Did You Know?
An ironworker is distinct from a blacksmith, which is someone who works with, shapes, and tempers raw iron.
