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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Also known as: Concrete Rod Buster, Field Ironworker, Iron Installer, Iron Worker, Iron Worker Foreman, Ironworker, Ironworker Foreman, Post Tensioning Ironworker, Rebar Bender, Rebar Fabricator

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School37%
High School Diploma34%
Some College30%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None27%
Up to 1 month9%
1-3 months11%
3-6 months2%
6 months - 1 year4%
1-2 years10%
4-6 years26%
Over 10 years11%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None3%
Up to 1 month26%
3-6 months13%
6 months - 1 year8%
1-2 years3%
2-4 years32%
4-6 years16%

How AI Impacts Each Task

9 tasks analyzed

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.

Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.

Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityLeadershipInitiativeIntegrityIndependencePersistenceStress ToleranceCooperationAchievement/EffortSelf ControlAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$59,280

per year

Mean Wage

$62,640

per year

Employment

14K

workers

Wage Range

$39,470 - $95,530

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$39,470Median: $59,280$95,530
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