FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. FLI Precast Solutions provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.
We are looking for a Steel Fixer to join our busy manufacturing team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings.
- Setting out work areas and determining the required materials.
- Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh.
- Laying out steel bars, mesh, rods, and framework.
- Hoisting steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements into place.
- Fitting spacers and supports.
- Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar), footings, and girders by welding or with clips or wires.
- Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases.
- Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place.
- Preparing concrete, mixing sand, cement, and water, and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Trade in steel fixing or considerable experience within the trade.
- Experience in construction an advantage.
- A good understanding of health and safety issues.
- The ability to read and follow technical plans and drawings.
- Comfortability in working at heights.
- Ability to perform physical labour on an ongoing basis.
- Strong practical and teamwork skills.
Additional Information:
- Must be willing and available to work day shift hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend overtime.
Applications should be made with up-to-date CV and submitted to Meghan Hickey, HR Manager, via email to [email protected]
