Rigger

Rigger

Pay: $25-$30 an hour (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm

Job Summary

The Rigger position completes a variety of rigging, secure loads, operates forklifts and other equipment. Supports operations by moving objects, installing, and dismantling equipment, and obtains the necessary skills of the position. This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (i.e procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie down procedures)
• Learn and understand tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of Rigging practices
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.
• Ability to obtain necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Ability to attend rigging class as required

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