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Smartrecruiters, Inc.; Southland; Hybride; NZD 41 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Permanent full-time

Résumé du poste

Smartrecruiters, Inc. in Southland is seeking an Experienced Mobile Crane Operator for full-time mechanical engineering projects.

You will safely operate a Mobile crane to support mechanical works, lifting and positioning equipment on site, working with mechanical trades and riggers to maintain safe lifting practices. Responsibilities include testing plant operation, operating crane controls, reading lift plans, and ensuring safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant crane operation experience.
• Background in mechanical, piping, or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of load charts, lifting limits, rigging practices, and site safety protocols.
• Ability to read and execute lift plans and site procedures.
• Physically fit and able to work long shifts in an industrial environment.
• Driver’s license and tickets preferred.

Responsabilités

• Test plant operation before use to ensure safety.
• Operate cranes to rotate, move, raise/lower booms, and hook objects.
• Coordinate with riggers to position loads.
• Control load movement and monitor speed, braking distances and signaling.
• Monitor instruments to detect malfunctions.
• Lubricate ropes and winches; replace worn cables.
• Operate cranes with attachments for demolition or pile driving.
• Operate overhead cranes using hand controls.

Connaissances

Load charts

Rigging practices

Site safety

Lift plans

Clear communication

Formation

Crane operator qualification preferred

Outils

Crane controls

Description du poste

Experienced Mobile Crane Operator – Southland

Experienced Mobile Crane Operator wanted for full-time mechanical engineering projects ($30–$38/hr, up to 60 hrs /wk, immediate start) in Southland.

We are seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join a reputable mechanical engineering operation in Southland. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for safely operating a Mobile crane to support mechanical works, assisting with the precise lifting and positioning of equipment and materials. Working alongside mechanical trades and riggers, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safe lifting practices and efficient site operations.

• Testing the operation of plant before use to ensure safety
• Operating controls to rotate cranes, move cranes on fixed rails, raise and lower jibs and booms, and raise, lower and move hooks and objects
• Working in conjunction with Construction Riggers and Crane Chasers to position hooks and raise, move and place loads
• Controlling the movement of loads, and monitoring speed, acceleration and braking distances directly and by signalling to other operators
• Monitoring plant operation, instruments and gauges to detect malfunctions and problems
• Lubricating ropes and winches on cranes and replacing worn cables
• May operate cranes fitted with attachments for purposes such as demolition and pile driving
• May operate overhead cranes using hand controls suspended by cables from cranes

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (qualification preferred but not compulsory)
• Background supporting mechanical, piping, or industrial construction projects (preferred but not compulsory)
• In‑depth understanding of load charts, lifting limits, rigging practices, and site safety protocols
• Ability to read and execute lift plans and technical site procedures accurately
• High reliability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining zero‑harm operations
• Physically fit and comfortable working standard long shifts in an industrial environment
• Relevant driver’s licence and tickets along with reliable transportation preferred but not compulsory.
• Competitive hourly pay rate tailored to your experience and certification level($30/Hour-$38/Hour)
• Weekly pay
• Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full‑time), maximum of 60 hours per week
• Stable, ongoing work with a well‑established mechanical engineering leader
• Great opportunity to work on complex mechanical and piping projects
• Professional, supportive, and safety‑focused working environment