Is being a steel fixer a good fit for you?
Places and ties steel bars or mesh inside concrete moulds to make the concrete stronger.
What the work involves
- Positions and secures steel bars, cables and mesh in concrete frames using fasteners, bending machines and hand tools.
- Works out the number, size, shape and position of steel rods from plans, sketches or spoken instructions.
- Spaces and ties rods together in frames according to plans, using wire and pliers.
- Uses forklifts or cranes to move building materials like steel bars.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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