Assembles and installs rigging gear, such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches, to lift, lower, move and position equipment, structural steel and other heavy objects.

• Erects lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installs cables and attaches counterweights
• Attaches slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
• Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
• Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding
• Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, lays planks and hangs safety nets

• Works outdoors usually on large building or construction sites or other large structures where cranes, derricks or hoisting equipment is required
• Works in most weather conditions other than high winds and heavy rain or similar
• Frequently works at extreme height and in precarious situations. Wears protective safety harness and other equipment (e.g. hard hats, heavy gloves) when required

• Up to a very heavy physical demand level
• Stands often on suspended platforms or cradles and walks about work areas on ground to assemble derricks and cabling
• Sitting is occasionally required in slings
• Frequently climbs and works off high ladders, steel beams or from suspended platforms/slings in order to carry out rigging and splicing tasks
• Uses upper limbs and body to stretch up and across on a frequent basis in order to carry out splicing and rigging tasks
• Occasionally squats, crouches or kneels in order to carry out fixing tasks
• Frequently twists body or neck when carrying out required tasks. Bends frequently
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant component of the job
• Frequently lifts and carries when hoisting and pushes or pulls materials and heavy components and ropes into place for joining
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements are required when splicing and positioning ropes or assembling crane or jib derricks
• Driving is not a significant feature of the job
• Uses a range of heavy hand and power equipment to carry out work tasks
• Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving

An NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.