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Document Ironworker (Generalist) Overview

Ironworkers (generalists) work with both structural/ornamental and reinforcing steel materials. They install structural/ornamental steel components, precast concrete members and glued laminated timber products (glulam) and place reinforcing steel in commercial, industrial, institutional and large residential buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums. They erect pre-engineered buildings and ornamental ironwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, catwalks, railings and metal doors.

Ironworkers (generalists) cut, bend, lay out and place reinforcing steel rods, welded wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of p... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Installs primary and secondary structural members.
  • Disassembles cranes.
  • Uses hoisting and lifting equipment.
  • Installs conveyors, machinery and equipment.
  • Organizes work.
  • Grouts tendons.
  • Assembles and erects cranes.
  • Interprets occupational documentation.
  • Stresses tendons.
  • Dismantles and removes structural, mechanical and miscellaneous components.

WrenchTools

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  • beam clamps
  • button pump
  • drill bits
  • bar clamps
  • cold chisel
  • hack saw
  • centre punch
  • files
  • bolt cutters
  • chipping hammer
  • finger clamps
  • Allen key set
  • adjustable wrench
  • combination square
  • cable cutters
  • flashlight
  • aligning bar (sleever bar)
  • chalk line
  • combination wrench set
  • bolt bag

Text treeTerminology

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  • falsework
  • CSA
  • girts
  • CWB
  • accessories
  • EOT crane
  • grating
  • miscellaneous iron products
  • WHMIS
  • HSS
  • curtain wall
  • CRSI
  • dunnage
  • AASHTO
  • ornamental components
  • OH&S
  • B & O hammer
  • PPE
  • ANSI