Steel Fixer

821713 · Heavy Next-day ready

Career data Verified

Steel fixers position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete structures.

Most common salary $58k – $97k

Upper salary up to $116k

Training 0-1 year

Positions and secures steel bars and steel mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.

Measures, cuts, bends and fits welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced; fixes mesh and reinforced steel into position in formwork for concrete pours; set up winches and rig equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units.

Works outdoors predominantly to place reinforcing beams in flooring or other areas to strengthen concrete work that is about to be poured.
Works in most weather conditions other than extremes.
Frequently work at height on buildings under construction.
Wears protective equipment such as hard hats as required.
Worksites may be dusty and dirty.

Heavy physical demand
Stands frequently on scaffolding or other platforms or cradles if working on vertical piles or similar. Occasionally walks about work areas to move equipment and materials.
Sitting is generally not required.
Frequently climbs ladders and/or scaffolding.
Uses upper limbs and body to stretch up and across on a frequent basis in order to carry out fixing tasks.
Occasionally squats, crouches, bends or kneels in order to carry out fixing tasks.
Occasionally twists body or neck when carrying out required tasks.
Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job.
Frequently lifts and carries reinforcing materials and tools.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements are required when bending, twisting and tying steel.
Driving is not required.
Use a range of hand and power equipment to carry out work tasks including steel cutting and welding equipment.
Mental skills necessary include practical and problem-solving skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Entry via experience or OJT; entry-level on-the-job training sufficient.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.