Industrial Rigger / Machinery Mover

Job Description

Job Description

Rigger – Lead Complex Heavy Equipment Relocations for IRM Industry Movers

Job Overview

• Company: IRM Industry Movers
• Salary/Pay Rate: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour (Plus Overtime Potential and Project Completion Bonus)
• Location: New Caney, Texas
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Industrial plant relocations, production lines, and oversized machinery rigging
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: NCCCO Rigger Level I, NCCCO Signalperson, OSHA 10/30

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital specialist in executing high-stakes industrial plant relocations, machinery installations, and precision rigging operations across complex job sites. This role allows you to utilize top-tier equipment while managing critical load pathways and protecting valuable infrastructure for a recognized industry leader. You will work alongside a high-performing technical team where your expertise directly ensures seamless operational success and maximum safety.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepare, secure, move, and anchor complex industrial machinery and production equipment using precision alignment tools.
• Select and configure appropriate rigging gear, winches, cables, and blocks based on exact load weights, dimensions, and path constraints.
• Operate specialized equipment, including VERSA-Lifts with boom attachments, forklifts, aerial lifts, and hoists to maneuver heavy loads through tight spaces.
• Coordinate hoisting and suspending operations with equipment operators using standardized hand, flag, and verbal signals.
• Continuously assess travel routes and operational zones to identify structural obstacles, environmental hazards, and nearby site personnel.
• Fabricate, inspect, maintain, and repair rigging gear and temporary support structures to maintain safety and compliance standards.
• Transport equipment and assist with field maintenance, welding, and warehouse support activities as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial rigging, plant machinery moving, or heavy industrial mechanics.
• Active NCCCO Rigger Level I certification.
• Active NCCCO Signalperson certification.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Proven proficiency in operating specialized rigging gear, VERSA-Lifts with boom attachments, and aerial lifts.
• Strong practical understanding of load weight calculations, center of gravity determination, and multi-point suspension techniques.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of working hours for project assignments outside the local area.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with international or large-scale industrial plant relocation projects.
• Advanced certifications in Fall Protection, Lift Operation, or specialized safety programs.
• Hands-on experience with field welding MIG and Stick, equipment fabrication, and mechanical alignment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay cycle.
• Substantial overtime potential and project completion bonuses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) medical benefits.
• Travel per diem and project travel allowances provided.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-provided training and certifications, including OSHA, manufacturer training, and safety updates.
• Uniforms provided by the company.
• Employee appreciation and company events.

About Us

IRM Industry Movers is an elite industrial contractor with the capability, experience, and operational infrastructure required to execute highly complex international projects. We specialize in the relocation of complete industrial plants, production lines, and heavy, oversized machinery across diverse industries. From initial planning and dismantling to specialized rigging, transport, and final alignment, our team delivers comprehensive engineering solutions that keep global manufacturing moving forward. 

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IRM Industry Movers 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.