Rigger/ Welder

GWH; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project exposure

Diverse projects across sectors

Strong safety culture

Job summary

GWH is seeking a skilled Rigger/Welder to join our site installation crew across industrial, commercial, and high-rise residential projects. You will be responsible for safe installation of structural steel and precast elements and carry out on-site welding.

The role blends rigging and welding; you’ll read drawings, use lifting gear, and work with crane operators while maintaining strict safety standards. We value safe, accurate, and efficient work and offer long-term project exposure and

Qualifications

• Intermediate rigging licence and white card are required.
• Demonstrated structural steel welding experience in construction or installation.
• EWP licence and a current driver’s licence with reliable transport.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, and high-rise residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Rig and install structural steel members and precast panels per drawings.
• Select and use lifting gear safely; coordinate with crane operators.
• Read engineering drawings and lifting plans; follow safety procedures.
• Perform MMAW and MIG welding on structural connections.
• Inspect welds and ensure quality before handover; maintain equipment.

Skills

Rigging Licence

White Card

Welding experience

EWP Licence

Driver's Licence

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in welding

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.

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.

What You'll Do

Safety Comes First

Safety is a core value of our business. All employees are expected to:

• Follow site-specific safety procedures, SWMS, and company policies.

• Comply with Hot Works Permit requirements, fire watch procedures, and spark containment measures.

• Use required PPE and maintain a safe and tidy work area.

• Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.

• Stop work and report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.

Rigging & Installation

• Rig and install structural steel members, including columns, beams, bracing, purlins, and precast concrete panels.

• Select, inspect, and safely use slings, shackles, chain blocks, spreader bars, and other lifting equipment.

• Work closely with crane operators and doggers, using approved hand signals and radio communications during lifting operations.

• Plumb, level, brace, and prop structural steel and precast elements in accordance with drawings and specified tolerances.

• Perform installation work from EWPs and at heights while maintaining compliance with site safety requirements.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, lifting plans, and installation details.

• Assist with maintaining lifting gear registers and ensuring lifting equipment remains compliant and fit for purpose.

Welding

• Perform site welding using MMAW (Stick) and MIG processes on structural steel connections, cleats, brackets, base plates, embedded plates, and precast connection details.

• Complete welding in all positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead.

• Undertake fillet welds and full or partial penetration butt welds in accordance with project specifications.

• Prepare joints through fit-up, tacking, grinding, and bevelling.

• Carry out oxy-acetylene cutting and grinding to modify and prepare steel on site.

• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and rectify defects before handover for inspection.

• Work in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

• Maintain welding equipment in a safe and operational condition.

What You'll Need

• Intermediate Rigging Licence (minimum requirement).

• White Card (mandatory).

• Demonstrated structural steel welding experience in a construction or installation environment.

• EWP Licence.

• Current driver's licence and reliable transport to travel between project sites.

• Experience across a range of projects, including industrial, commercial, and high-rise residential construction.

• Ability to work to programme deadlines on fast-paced construction sites.

• Strong understanding of site safety practices and risk management.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a team.

• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Working at Heights certification.

• Trade qualification or recognised welding qualification.

• Dogging Licence.

• Additional rigging qualifications.

• Experience with precast concrete installation.

• First Aid certification.

What We Offer

• Long-term project pipeline and ongoing work.

• Diverse projects across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

• A strong safety culture and supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for further training and licence development.

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