Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
On the Job
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers put steel bars or mesh into concrete, which reinforces the concrete. They use a variety of tools, including blow torches and hand tools.
Physical Demands 
This career requires physical strength and time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Cut metal components for installation.
- Install fencing or other barriers.
- Install metal structural components.
- Position safety or support equipment.
- Position structural components.
- Weld metal components.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Typical Working Conditions
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Frequent contact with others.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Working in very hot or cold temperatures.
- Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Working with a group or team.
- High levels of competition.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
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