Apprentice Rigger Trainee

MEI Rigging & Crating•North East, MD

About The Position

MEI Industrial Solutions offers a multi-phase Rigger Apprenticeship Trainee Program for people with little or no knowledge of the machinery-moving industry or rigging. The program teaches core rigging skills through hands-on training, activities, and assessments, conducted in lab or field environments. On completion, participants will have developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to work in various machinery-moving and rigging positions, with opportunities to advance through targeted skills development and training oversight. The position involves physical work, including activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds. Trainees must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in a team environment. Six in-person, three-day training seminars are scheduled to begin in July 2026; trainees must be willing and able to travel to training when applicable. Training materials, assignments, and assessments are provided in English. Candidates must complete a five-panel drug test and criminal background check after accepting an offer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Commitment to learning and willingness to complete all program assignments, tasks, and assessments, including related pre-work and homework.
Willingness and ability to attend six in-person, three-day seminars beginning in July 2026, and to travel to training when applicable.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms, legs, and whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outdoors year-round.
Ability to work in a highly functioning team environment.
Must complete a five-panel drug test and criminal background check after accepting an offer.

Responsibilities

Complete all program assignments, tasks, and assessments, including pre-work and homework related to training seminars.
Participate in hands-on training, activities, and assessments in lab or field environments.
Perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
Work effectively as part of a team and communicate openly.
Deliver quality service and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and pride in the work.