Structural Steel Erection Rigger

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, South Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1000-plus people.

Steel Solutions is a leading division of the Ahrens family of brands and is nationally recognised for fabricating components for projects using structural steel, cladding, mechanical, piping, platework, machining and blast and paint works. Our world-class fabrication plant located at our head office in Kingsford, SA, is also home to Australia’s first automated Custom Engineered Building (CEB) plant - one of the most advanced of its kind in the world.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced rigger to safely perform dogging & rigging duties on a day-to-day basis across multiple work environments, all whilst working positively as part of a diverse team and safely operate a variety of construction equipment where required - Forklift, Telehandler, EWP, Scissor lifts. To safely operate cranes, lifting a broad range of items from structural steel to mechanical equipment, and where required, operate a crane on third party hire. Have experience and be willing to work with Supervisors / Managers to complete lift studies / plans as and where required.

This is a unique opportunity to join a family owned South Australian business that truly cares about personal and professional development in its staff.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Operate Construction Equipment (Cranes, EWP’s, Scissor Lifts, Forklifts, Tele-handlers);
- Read specifications or drawings to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required;
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following drawings and instructions from supervisors;
- Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members;
- Dismantle structures or equipment;
- Undertake pre-operational inspections and communicate all servicing, mechanical needs with your supervisors;
- Undertake or arrange regular maintenance of both crane and rigging equipment;
- Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your manager, supervisor or leading hands. Safely perform all other reasonable duties as directed;
**Skills and Experience**
- Previous structural steel erection experience is preferred
- Be prepared to work 5.5 days a week as and when required
- Previous experience working with cranes of various sizes;
- Basic rigging ticket required as minimum
- EWP Ticket;
- Working at Heights ticket;
- White card;
- Driver’s license with reliable vehicle
- Adhere to OH&S practices;
- Be organized, efficient & productive;
- Have the right attitude towards any issue/problem that may arise
- Have the right attitude and willing to work overtime offered
- Work in a team environment;
- Be willing to travel when required

**Why Work at Ahrens **We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
- Family, social and team building events
- Opportunities for career progression
- Friday afternoon team bonding

**How to Apply