Steel Fixer/Carpenter/Mason

Steel Fixer Responsibilities: Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings. Setting out work areas and determining the required materials. Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh. Laying out steel bars, mesh, rods, and framework. Hoisting steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements into place. Fitting spacers and supports. Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar), footings, and girders by welding or with clips or wires. Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases. Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place. Preparing concrete, mixing sand, cement, and water, and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.

Responsibilities for Carpenter Install, maintain, and repair a variety of products, ranging from cabinets to insulation to tile to drywall Perform work in accordance with safety best practices Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition Conduct building inspections and identify needed repairs Document repairs and maintain thorough records Cut, shape, and alter materials as needed Build doors, cabinets, and windows Measure and mark materials for alterations

Mason Responsibilities

Maintaining tools and workspaces. Cutting, shaping and dressing materials. Lifting, carrying and placing prepared blocks. Reading and following technical drawings. Training apprentices. Mixing cement and mortar. Restoring old and worn masonry.