As a steel fixer you would fit and secure the steel bars and mesh used to make reinforcements for concrete building and structures. You would work on various developments including commercial and industrial units, multi-storey housing civl engineering projects like roadworks, tunnels and bridges.
Setting out the work area, following engineering plans
Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
Tying rebar (reinforcement bars) together with wire, clips or welds to build up sections
Fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports)
Fixing the wooden formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place
Fixing steel to concrete bases
Installing beams and pre-cast slabs