On-site Rigger & Welder for High-Spec Steel

Hynds Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Upskilling opportunities

Strong team culture

Job summary

George Grant Engineering (GGE) is seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team in Auckland. You’ll work on high-profile commercial projects, rigging, welding, and interpreting erection layouts to ensure precise, on-site fabrication.

The role requires strong safety awareness, NZ experience, SiteSafe/EWP/Height certs, and the ability to read drawings. We offer competitive hourly rates and ongoing upskilling within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• New Zealand permanent resident or citizen.
• Fluent English communication (spoken and written).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural steel erection and on-site welding.
• Ability to read and interpret erection layouts and welding details.
• Current SiteSafe Passport, EWP, and Working at Heights certifications.
• AS/NZS welder qualification tickets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rig and position structural steel members in line with erection sequences.
• Perform high-quality welds on-site per specified welding procedures.
• Interpret erection drawings and welding detail sheets accurately.
• Assist in crane lifting operations under direction of site leadership.
• Maintain compliance with all site safety protocols and GGE policies.

Skills

Rigging

On-site welding

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

SiteSafe Passport

Working at Heights certification

EWP certification

AS/NZS Welding Tickets

Tools

Welding procedures

Erection drawings interpretation

Job description

George Grant Engineering (GGE) is seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team in Auckland. You’ll work on high-profile commercial projects, rigging, welding, and interpreting erection layouts to ensure precise, on-site fabrication.

The role requires strong safety awareness, NZ experience, SiteSafe/EWP/Height certs, and the ability to read drawings. We offer competitive hourly rates and ongoing upskilling within a supportive team.