Shop Laborer

Shop Laborer

at InteRebar Fabricators in New Castle, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Rebar Shop Laborer

SUMMARY

Our Rebar Department is a full-service fabricating facility that includes detailing, shearing, and bending of rebar. As a Shop Laborer you will help the material handling of the rebar through the fabrication facility, which includes some medium lifting - approximately 40lbs. Use semi-automated and automated equipment to fabricate reinforcing steel products to required quantity, size, and shapes while receiving close supervision from Team Leaders to provide prompt attention to, and assistance with, shop operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Use semi-automated and automated rebar fabricating machinery to produce rebar products according to production specifications. Machinery includes shearlines, table benders, auto-benders, overhead cranes and other related equipment.

Ensure product quality by checking machine setups and products for accuracy and conformance to project specifications.

Affix tags or ID markings to products for proper identification.

Use small power equipment such as rebar cutters, benders, and pneumatic tools to fabricate rebar products.

Help in the rebar cutting and bending process

Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Keep track of parts and materials

Assist operators in loading, unloading, or changing over machines for production work.

Use industrial lifting machinery including forklifts and overhead cranes to load or unload vehicles with steel products according to directions from Team Leader or Superintendent.

Participate in on-the-job training exercises to certify the safe operation of equipment and learn safe work practices.

Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment.

Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork

Any other company duties as required by the Plant Manager or Operation Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Proficient with use of tape measure.

Proficient use of basic hand tools such as pliers, wire reels, sledgehammers, pry bars, and pipe wrenches.

Ability to stand, bend, crouch, stoop, and kneel regularly throughout the workday.

Ability to push and pull steel bars into position using both hands and arms.

Ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Ability to conduct basic verbal communication in English.

Technical knowledge to operate basic hand tools

General mechanical aptitude

Ability to work 10-hour shifts

Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Ability to followed detailed instructions