Rigger Welder — On-Site Steel Erection & Welding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Upskilling opportunities

Team support

On-site work

Job summary

George Grant Engineering (GGE) in Auckland is seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team. You’ll erect and weld structural steel components on high-profile commercial projects, applying rigging knowledge, layout interpretation, and strict safe-work practices.

Candidates must have NZ permanent residency, fluent English, 5+ years in structural steel erection and on-site welding, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• NZ Permanent Resident or Citizen required.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural steel erection and on-site welding.
• Ability to read erection layouts and welding details.
• Current SiteSafe Passport, EWP, and Working at Heights certifications.
• Welder Qualification Tickets (AS/NZS 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

Layout interpretation

Health & safety awareness

Job description

George Grant Engineering (GGE) in Auckland is seeking a skilled Rigger Welder to join our site erection team. You’ll erect and weld structural steel components on high-profile commercial projects, applying rigging knowledge, layout interpretation, and strict safe-work practices.

Candidates must have NZ permanent residency, fluent English, 5+ years in structural steel erection and on-site welding, and the ability to read drawings.