Job Description
We're looking for a skilled Rigger / Welder to join our site installation crew. Working across industrial, commercial, and high-rise residential projects, you'll be responsible for the safe installation of structural steel and precast elements, while also carrying out site welding activities.
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This role is split between rigging and welding duties and is ideal for someone who takes pride in working safely, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
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What You'll Do
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Safety Comes First
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Safety is a core value of our business. All employees are expected to:
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Follow site-specific safety procedures, SWMS, and company policies.
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Comply with Hot Works Permit requirements, fire watch procedures, and spark containment measures.
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Use required PPE and maintain a protected and tidy work area.
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Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
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Stop work and report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.
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Rigging & Installation
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Rig and install structural steel members, including columns, beams, bracing, purlins, and precast concrete panels.
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Select, inspect, and safely use slings, shackles, chain blocks, spreader bars, and other lifting equipment.
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Work closely with crane operators and doggers, using approved hand signals and radio communications during lifting operations.
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Plumb, level, brace, and prop structural steel and precast elements in accordance with drawings and specified tolerances.
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Perform installation work from EWPs and at heights while maintaining compliance with site safety requirements.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings, lifting plans, and installation details.
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Assist with maintaining lifting gear registers and ensuring lifting equipment remains compliant and fit for purpose.
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Welding
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Perform site welding using MMAW (Stick) and MIG processes on structural steel connections, cleats, brackets, base plates, embedded plates, and precast connection details.
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Complete welding in all positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead.
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Undertake fillet welds and full or partial penetration butt welds in accordance with project specifications.
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Prepare joints through fit-up, tacking, grinding, and bevelling.
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Carry out oxy-acetylene cutting and grinding to modify and prepare steel on site.
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Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and rectify defects before handover for inspection.
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Work in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
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Maintain welding equipment in a safe and operational condition.
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What You'll Need
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Intermediate Rigging Licence (minimum requirement).
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White Card (mandatory).
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Demonstrated structural steel welding experience in a construction or installation environment.
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EWP Licence.
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Current driver's licence and reliable transport to travel between project sites.
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Experience across a range of projects, including industrial, commercial, and high-rise residential construction.
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Ability to work to programme deadlines on fast-paced construction sites.
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Strong understanding of site safety practices and risk management.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a team.
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Strong communication and time-management skills.
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
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Working at Heights certification.
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Trade qualification or recognised welding qualification.
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Dogging Licence.
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Additional rigging qualifications.
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Experience with precast concrete installation.
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First Aid certification.
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What We Offer
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Long-term project pipeline and ongoing work.
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Diverse projects across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
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A robust safety culture and supportive team environment.
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Opportunities for further training and licence development.
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📌 Rigger/ Welder (New South Wales)
🏢 GWH
📍 New South Wales