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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, and hand tools. Includes rod busters.

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Parachute skills

  1. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.33)
  2. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.33)
  3. Set up, assemble - Things (4.33)
  4. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.33)
  5. Construct - Things (4.21)
  6. Repair - Things (4.21)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.13)
  8. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  9. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.67)
  10. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.67)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.60)
  13. Operate, drive - Things (3.56)
  14. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.51)
  15. Coordinate - People (3.51)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  2. Static Strength (3.88)
  3. Trunk Strength (3.75)
  4. Extent Flexibility (3.75)
  5. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  6. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  7. Control Precision (3.50)
  8. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.28)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.13)
  3. Cooperation (4.02)
  4. Self Control (3.93)
  5. Stress Tolerance (3.78)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.78)
  7. Leadership (3.67)
  8. Persistence (3.60)
  9. Initiative (3.54)
  10. Integrity (3.53)
  11. Social Orientation (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Handling and Moving Objects (4.33)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.21)
  3. Getting Information (3.85)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.78)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.77)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.69)
  7. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.67)
  8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.61)
  9. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.56)
  10. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.51)
  1. Cut Metal Or Plastic (4.33)
  2. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.33)
  3. Stretch, Bend, Straighten, Shape, Pound, Or Press Metal Or Plastic (4.33)
  4. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.21)
  5. Build Or Repair Structures In Construction, Repair, Or Manufacturing Setting (4.21)
  6. Erect Scaffold (4.21)
  7. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.21)
  8. Read Blueprints (3.85)
  9. Read Tape Measure (3.85)
  10. Read Technical Drawings (3.85)
  11. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.85)
  12. Identify Properties Of Metals For Repair Or Fabrication Activities (3.78)
  13. Identify Base Metals For Welding (3.78)
  14. Understand Construction Specifications (3.78)
  15. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.67)
  16. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.67)
  17. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.67)
  18. Burn (Cut), Trim, Or Scarf Metal Objects (3.67)
  19. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.67)
  20. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.67)