AFEX Group Steel Fixer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Steel Fixer
 

Summary: Steel fixer fit and secures the steel bars and mesh used to reinforce concrete on construction and engineering sites.  

They may also work in pre-cast concrete plants, as well as in areas of pre-stressing, post-stressing and tensioning, using hydraulic jacks and tensioning mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 cages or sections
• Fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports)
• Fixing the formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place
• Joining cages and sections and Fixing steel to concrete bases
• Installing beams and pre-cast slabs
• Reading and interpreting working plans and steel lists for the job
• Making steel bars or meshing the required length by cutting them with bolt cutters, guillotines or power saws
• Assembling the reinforcing bars or mesh by welding, wiring or clipping into predetermined locations within the concrete
• Fabricating steel reinforcement such as beams, footing pads or special units
• Joining prefabricated units together for large sections of high rise or civil projects, and position the reinforcement ready for concrete pours.

Personal Requirements:

• At least a diploma in Civil engineering or Building and construction engineering.
• 2-3 years of work experience in similar role.
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
• Able to work as part of a team.

To apply, send you CV only to careers@afexgroup.com before Monday 17th November 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.