Steel fixer

As a steel fixer, you could:

• create structures and components from plans
• use hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
• tie reinforcement bars and mesh together with wire, clips or welds to build up sections
• secure steel to concrete bases
• install beams and pre-cast slabs
• work closely with engineering designers, steel erectors and other construction workers

We've identified this as a potential green job

For a steel fixer to be a green job, you could:

• use recycled steel
• work on projects like wind farms, which support the move to cleaner energy
• follow the company sustainability policies

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• knowledge of building and construction
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to use your initiative
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• the ability to work well with your hands
• knowledge of public safety and security
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

As an experienced steel fixer, you could become a site safety supervisor or engineering technician.

You could also move into related areas like:

• welding
• scaffolding
• training