Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers

Also Called: Iron Worker, Ironworker, Rodbuster

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,260

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers do

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.

  • Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
  • Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
  • Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Bricklaying • Carpentry • Cement Masonry • Construction Craft • Floor Covering • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Pry bars
  • Blow torch
  • Bending machines
  • Hickeys
  • Power saws

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
OTP ArmaCAD
Project management software
Application Software SHEAR
Applied Systems Associates aSa Rebar
Data base user interface and query software
RebarWin

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
management
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 37% Less than high school diploma
  • 34% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 30% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance
  • Physical Strength
  • Controlled Movement

This is what Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers across the country typically make.

$18.40 / hour
$38,260 /year

Entry Level

$26.37 / hour
$54,850 /year

Median Level

$46.33 / hour
$96,370 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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