Job Description

Riggers, Doggers and Mechanical Tradespeople

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Particular Engineering
n St Marys, Sydney NSW
n Casual commencement 45 –60 hours per week available

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About the opportunity

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Particular Engineering is expanding its St Marys factory team to support a robust pipeline of mechanical-services prefabrication and modular assembly work.

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We are primarily seeking:

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- Licensed riggers and doggers
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- Qualified mechanical and fabrication tradespeople
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- Highly experienced operators who hold both forklift and EWP tickets
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These are skilled, hands-on positions. We need people who can work productively, follow drawings, assemble accurately, operate equipment safely and identify problems before they create rework.

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We are not currently recruiting entry-level general hands.

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Pay rates

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The following are casual ordinary-time rates:

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- Licensed riggers and doggers: $50 per hour
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- Fully qualified tradespeople: From $50 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience and capability
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- Experienced non-trade operators: $40 to $50 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated ability
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Superannuation is paid in addition.

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Overtime and applicable penalty rates are paid in accordance with the relevant award.

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Hours and duration

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- Positions commence on a casual basis
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- Regular Monday-to-Friday work
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- Typical starting time around 6:30 am
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- Approximately 50–60 hours per week currently available
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- Strong pipeline of approximately two years of upcoming factory work
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- Continued hours remain subject to production requirements, employee performance and project schedules
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- Applicants should be genuinely available and willing to work regular overtime.
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Award coverage

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All positions are employed under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 [MA000010], commonly referred to as the Metal Workers Award.

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Employees will be classified according to their qualifications, experience and the duties they perform.

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Riggers and doggers

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- You must hold a current Australian High Risk Work Licence for dogging or rigging.
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- Slinging, dogging and rigging loads
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- Positioning large mechanical and structural modules
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- Using lifting equipment and overhead cranes
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- Installing and aligning structural frames
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- Supporting forklift and crane movements
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- Assisting with lift planning and load control
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- Preparing completed modules for transport
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- Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Riggers are encouraged to apply.
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Qualified tradespeople

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- We are interested in:
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- Mechanical plumbers
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- Mechanical fitters
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- Boilermakers
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- Structural installers
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- Other relevant mechanical or engineering trades
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- Prefabricating mechanical pipework and equipment modules
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- Installing pipe, valves, fittings, brackets and supports
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- Assembling, bolting and aligning structural frames
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- Reading fabrication drawings and work instructions
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- Measuring and checking dimensions
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- Completing fit-up, installation and quality checks
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- Identifying drawing, material and fabrication discrepancies
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- Preparing completed modules for inspection and transport
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Experienced operators without a trade

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- We will consider experienced applicants without a formal trade qualification, but they must:
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- Hold a current forklift High Risk Work Licence
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- Hold a current EWP ticket or licence




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- Have substantial factory, construction, mechanical-assembly or structural-installation experience
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- Be competent with hand and power tools
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- Be capable of completing productive work without constant supervision
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- Demonstrate good mechanical awareness and attention to detail
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- Both forklift and EWP qualifications are mandatory for applicants without a trade qualification or rigging licence.
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What we expect

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- Successful applicants must demonstrate:
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- Reliable attendance and punctuality
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- Safe and competent use of tools and equipment
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- Ability to follow drawings and instructions
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- Accurate measuring, assembly and alignment
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- Valuable mechanical and spatial awareness
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- Willingness to work regular overtime
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- Clear communication with supervisors and other trades
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- Pride in workmanship and responsibility for quality
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- Willingness to report mistakes, clashes and discrepancies promptly
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- Respect for tools, equipment and the workplace
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Highly regarded

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- Pipefitting or mechanical installation experience
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- Experience using overhead cranes
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- Dogging or rigging qualifications
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- Forklift and EWP qualifications
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- Welding or fabrication capability
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- Experience working under inspection and test plans
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- Leading-hand or supervisory experience
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What we offer

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- Excellent casual hourly rates
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- Significant overtime opportunities
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- Approximately 50–60 hours per week currently available
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- A strong pipeline of approximately two years of upcoming work
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- Indoor factory-based employment
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- Consistent weekday work
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- Practical training in our prefabrication systems
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- Opportunities for capable workers to take on additional responsibility
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- Work supporting major mechanical and infrastructure projects
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📌 Riggers, Doggers and Mechanical Tradespeople (New South Wales)
🏢 Particular Engineering
📍 New South Wales