REINFORCEMENT/STEEL FIXER CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

As a Reinforcement/Steel Fixer you would fit and secure the steel bars and mesh used to make reinforcements for concrete buildings and structures. You would work on various developments including commercial and industrial units, multi-storey housing and civil engineering project setting out the work area, following engineering plans using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh tying rebar (reinforcement bars) together with wire, clips or welds to build up cages or sections fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports) fixing the formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place joining cages and sections fixing steel to concrete bases installing beams and pre-cast slabs. You may use hydraulic jacks and tensioning equipment to reinforce the steel before and after fixing it. You would work closely with engineering designers, steel erectors and other construction tradespeople. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience.