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Steel Fixer – Major Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Read and Understand Construction Plans

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, structural plans and reinforcement schedules.
- Identify the required reinforcement sizes, quantities, spacing, laps, locations and levels.
- Follow the latest approved drawings and engineering instructions.
- Confirm any discrepancies or unclear details with the supervisor before commencing work.

2. Preparation for Steel Installation

- Attend site on the scheduled date and ensure the work area is ready.
- Check that trenches, footings, beams and slab areas are prepared for steel installation.
- Confirm required materials, tools, chairs, spacers, tie wire and other accessories are available.
- Coordinate with plumbers, electricians and other trades where required.

3. Steel Reinforcement Installation

- Install reinforcement steel strictly in accordance with approved engineering plans.
- Cut, bend and fix reinforcement to the required dimensions.
- Install SL72/SL82 mesh and reinforcing bars as specified.
- Install beams, trench mesh, ligatures, starter bars, dowels, N-bars and other reinforcement as required.
- Maintain correct bar spacing, laps, cover and positioning.
- Secure reinforcement properly using tie wire and appropriate fixing methods.
- Install additional reinforcement or engineer-specified steel where required.

4. Quality Control

- Ensure all reinforcement is installed correctly before inspection.
- Check steel levels, spacing, cover, laps and beam dimensions.




- Ensure reinforcement is adequately supported using approved chairs and spacers.
- Ensure steel is not displaced during other site activities.
- Rectify any defects or incorrect steel installation identified during inspections.

5. Compliance and Safety

- Follow all relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
- Use appropriate PPE at all times.
- Maintain safe access and working areas around reinforcement.
- Safely handle, cut, bend and move reinforcing steel.
- Report hazards, incidents, damaged materials or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Comply with site-specific safety requirements and builder instructions.

6. Coordination and Communication

- Coordinate steel installation with the site supervisor, builder, engineer, plumber and electrician.
- Advise the supervisor immediately if the site is not ready or if another trade is preventing steel installation.
- Notify management of any shortage of materials or incorrect steel delivered to site.
- Provide updates on progress and expected completion times.
- Confirm any changes to the engineering design before proceeding.

7. Inspection and Pre-Pour Preparation

- Ensure reinforcement is fully completed before the scheduled inspection.
- Prepare the site for engineer, council or builder inspections.
- Rectify inspection comments promptly.
- Ensure the steel is clean and free from unnecessary debris before concrete pouring.




- Confirm all required reinforcement and accessories are in place before the concrete pour.

8. Photos and Documentation

- Take clear photos of completed steel reinforcement before concrete placement.
- Capture photos showing beams, mesh, reinforcement, laps, cover, starter bars and other important details.
- Provide completion photos to the supervisor/office when requested.
- Report any issues or variations with supporting photos.

9. Site Clean-Up

- Remove excess tie wire, steel offcuts and construction debris from the work area.
- Keep access paths and work areas clean and safe.
- Stack unused steel and materials safely and appropriately.
- Leave the site ready for the next stage of construction.

10. Responsibility for Workmanship

The steel fixer is responsible for ensuring that the reinforcement work they undertake is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with the latest approved engineering drawings, specifications and site instructions.

Any errors, omissions, damage or non-compliant installation identified during or after the steel fixing works must be reported immediately and rectified as directed.

Key Performance Expectations

- Attend sites as scheduled and on time.
- Complete steel fixing within the agreed timeframe.
- Follow approved engineering drawings and specifications.
- Maintain high-quality workmanship.
- Communicate issues promptly.
- Coordinate effectively with other trades.
- Complete required inspections and rectification works.
- Provide clear completion photos when required.
- Maintain a safe and clean work workplace.

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Steel Fixer (Angle Vale)
🏢 SA Civil Construction
📍 Angle Vale