Site Rigger

About the Company

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

From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 1,600 employees Australia-wide, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Site Boilermaker/ Rigger to join our team. This dual role will be assisting in the erection of structural steel across construction sites and involves interpreting technical drawings, operating welding and fabrication tools, and ensuring high quality, safe work as a boilermaker, along with safely operating cranes and equipment, securing structural steel and applying rigging expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Site Boilermaker:

• Perform tasks safely and efficiently, adhering to quality and specification requirements.
• Interpret drawings, work orders, and production schedules to guide work.
• Operate and maintain hand/power tools and welding equipment, including manual and semi-automatic welding.
• Set up and use fabrication tools like grinders, welding equipment, and carbon rod gauges.
• Inspect work for defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
• Cut steel and prepare cutting lists from fabrication drawings.
• Measure and cut materials with high accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of work areas and equipment.
• Perform general site and workshop duties as directed

Site Rigger:

• Operate construction equipment (Cranes, EWP's, Forklifts, etc.) safely.
• Read blueprints to determine material requirements.
• Install and secure structural steel members using hoist cables and bolts.
• Hoist, position, and fasten steel beams and columns with cranes.
• Dismantle structures or equipment as needed.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Apply dogging, rigging, and crane operation knowledge for safe lifting.
• Maintain and service rigging and crane equipment.
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisors

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualifications in boilermaking / fabrication;
• Previous structural steel erection experience;
• Previous experience working with cranes various sizes;
• EWP Ticket;
• Working at Heights ticket;
• White card;
• Proven experience using reliable, safe work practices;
• Flexible approach and cooperative team attitude.

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
• Opportunities for career progression

How to Apply

To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Andie Smidmore, People and Culture Coordinator on or via email to

Ahrens Group is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.