Foreman (Rigging & Industrial Equipment)

Job Description

Job Description

Foreman – Lead Precision Rigging and Industrial Equipment Installations Job Overview

• Company: Halbert Brothers Inc.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $130,000 – $160,000+ per year (Based on experience).

• Location: Field-Based (Travel Required) - City of Industry, CA.

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Project Scope: Industrial, Aerospace, and Commercial Machinery.

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.

You will serve as a high-impact field leader, directing the precision installation and relocation of heavy industrial assets for a company with nearly a century of excellence. This role empowers you to manage complex rigging logistics while mentoring crews in a supportive, family-owned environment. You will bridge the gap between technical blueprints and successful project completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety and mechanical accuracy.

• Supervise and mentor millwright and rigging crews to ensure high-quality delivery on all industrial job sites.

• Coordinate complex daily logistics, manpower, and project timelines to maintain strict schedule adherence.

• Execute precision rigging and alignment for high-value equipment, including CNC machines and aerospace components.

• Interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to guide accurate machinery placement.

• Oversee the safe operation of forklifts and heavy rigging equipment in accordance with OSHA and DOT standards.

• Resolve real-time technical and logistical obstacles on-site to prevent project delays or safety hazards.

• Communicate effectively with project managers, dispatch, and clients to represent company values and project status.

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience specifically within the millwright or rigging field.

• Proven ability to lead crews in the installation, removal, and relocation of heavy industrial machinery.

• Extensive experience with precision equipment alignment, leveling, and heavy rigging techniques.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and mechanical specifications.

• Absolute willingness to travel to various regional project assignments as required.

• Current OSHA safety certification and forklift operator certification.

• Demonstrated experience training junior team members or apprentices in a field environment.

• Advanced knowledge of CNC machines and specialized aerospace manufacturing equipment.

• Competitive annual salary with weekly pay cycles.

• Company vehicle and fuel card provided for take-home use.

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings program and comprehensive paid time off.

• Access to paid professional training and certification programs.

Family-owned and operated since 1933, Halbert Brothers Inc. is a trusted leader in heavy equipment rigging and specialized transport. We serve the commercial and government sectors with a culture rooted in reliability, professional growth, and personal accountability. We foster a team-oriented environment where careers are built for the long term through dedicated mentorship.

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Halbert Brothers Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.