On-Site Structural Rig & Welder – NZ Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (NZD)

Upskilling opportunities

Strong team culture

Job summary

George Grant Engineering (GGE) is a leading structural steel fabrication and erection company based in Auckland, seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team. You’ll erect and weld structural components on-site, interpreting layouts and drawings while maintaining top safety standards.

We offer competitive hourly rates and opportunities for upskilling, with support from experienced supervisors.

Qualifications

• NZ permanent resident or citizen
• 5+ years' structural steel erection and on-site welding
• Able to read and interpret erection layouts and welding details
• Current SiteSafe Passport, EWP, and Working at Heights certifications
• Valid Welder Qualification Tickets (AS/NZS preferred)
• Fluent English communication
• Strong health & safety awareness on NZ commercial sites

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rigging

Layout interpretation

Welding on-site

Safety compliance

Team player

Tools

AS/NZS welding tickets

SiteSafe Passport

EWP

Job description

George Grant Engineering (GGE) is a leading structural steel fabrication and erection company based in Auckland, seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team. You’ll erect and weld structural components on-site, interpreting layouts and drawings while maintaining top safety standards.

We offer competitive hourly rates and opportunities for upskilling, with support from experienced supervisors.