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Document Ironworker (Reinforcing) Overview

Ironworkers (reinforcing) 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. They also place and stress various post-tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums where longer unsupported spans are required.

Ironworkers (reinforcing) unload fabricated or straight reinforcing materials and place it for hoisting as needed. While the reinforcing material is usually pre-cut and fabricated off-site, ironworkers (reinforcing) may be... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Uses hoisting and lifting equipment.
  • Disassembles cranes.
  • Grouts tendons.
  • Assembles cranes.
  • Places pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems.
  • Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
  • Fabricates on-site.
  • Interprets occupational documentation.
  • Installs reinforcing material.
  • Organizes work.

WrenchTools

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  • pipe benders
  • drill bits
  • combination square
  • bar clamps
  • chalk line
  • knocker wrench
  • reel holder
  • pliers
  • aligning bar (sleever bar)
  • prybar
  • cable cutters
  • rod bag
  • pipe wrench
  • button pump
  • hickey bar
  • bolt bag
  • flashlight
  • adjustable wrench
  • needle nose pliers
  • hammers

Text treeTerminology

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  • CWB
  • PPE
  • curtain wall
  • CRSI
  • accessories
  • miscellaneous iron products
  • ANSI
  • girts
  • falsework
  • CSA
  • WHMIS
  • B & O hammer
  • ornamental components
  • EOT crane
  • grating
  • dunnage
  • OH&S