Rebar Team Lead

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

As the Rebar Team Leader you will be responsible for directing all activities associated with the steel department to ensure engineered steel designs are fabricated based on drawings to meet production demand. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assign work activities amongst department personnel based upon demand
• Read drawings and blueprints
• Operate rebar bender and shear cutter
• Conduct weekly cycle counts
• Operate tie gun
• Maintain accurate record keeping of inventory
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure all steel designs are fabricated in accordance with product drawings at a minimum of one day prior to scheduled production
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met
• Deliver completed cage designs with accessories attached to the production floor
• Ensure all fabrication equipment is operating as designed including all associated safety features
• Train and develop steel shop personnel on all activities & equipment associated with steel fabrication
• Work with Engineering to interpret drawing details, resolve any concerns/questions and communicate details to shop personnel
• Maintain on high alert for all safety aspects
• Continuously look for ways to improve department efficiency, eliminate waste and reduce costs
• All other duties as may be required on an as needed basis

Job Requirements

• High school diploma / equivalent
• Previous steel fabrication experience regarding cutting, bending and tying rebar preferred
• Must have at least 2 years of related work experience in steel reinforcement activities
• Experience with operation of a crane

• Experience with operating a rebar shear/cutter
• Experience with operating a rebar bender
• Ability to read/write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, fractions)
• Ability to read and interpret steel design drawings
• Working knowledge of a tape measure/hand ruler
• Leadership skills in terms of prioritizing tasks, training/developing personnel and scheduling/assigning activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizations skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.