Rigger- Somerset, Kentucky

MEI Rigging & Crating•Somerset, KY

About The Position

The Rigger sets up, assembles, and disassembles job-specific rigging, selecting gear and equipment based on load size, weight, dimensions, movement area, and job requirements to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation. The role involves controlling, manipulating, fabricating, and repairing rigging and support structures, and communicating with operators and coworkers using hand signals, flag signals, or verbal instructions. When not performing rigging work, the Rigger may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist in warehouse activities, or carry out other tasks as needed. This is physical, hands-on work. The Rigger may work at varying heights, around moving machinery, outdoors in all types of weather, and in non-temperature-controlled environments or over uneven terrain. Advanced positions include Rigger 3, Lead Rigger 1–4, and Rigging Foreman, with added experience, leadership, supervisory, and mentoring requirements. The position requires a safety-focused, collaborative, and professional approach. MEI may change or modify this job description and its duties as necessary. MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for general Rigger positions.
Be able to take direction and closely follow instructions.
Use deductive and inductive reasoning to visualize or predict job outcomes.
Use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers, and gauges; use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Correctly estimate the weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Be familiar with hand and flag signals, including their use and meaning.
Be willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Have a valid driver’s license; a CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.
For advanced positions (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; Rigging Foreman), a high school diploma or equivalent is required; higher education is preferred.
For advanced positions, have three to five years of rigging or directly related experience; additional experience is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
For advanced positions, be able to supervise others and manage their time efficiently.
For advanced positions, have knowledge of employee life-cycle processes, including hiring and firing, employee relations, or employment changes.
For advanced positions, have advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, and similar equipment.
Be able and willing to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Maintain honesty, integrity, professionalism, and pride in work; communicate openly and strive for strong performance and quality customer service.
Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials up to 50 pounds, and working at varying heights around moving machinery.
Be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather, in non-temperature-controlled environments, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Nice To Haves

Higher education is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
Additional years of rigging or directly related experience are preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for general Rigger positions.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand and power tools to attach loads to rigging for support or movement, and secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.
Select appropriate rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, based on load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
Monitor obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers, objects, and the location of other people.
Signal or verbally communicate with workers engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment, and machinery.
Move heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
Install ground rigging for yarding lines using chokers, logs, and other tools as necessary.
Assist with fabrication, setup, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize, and store rigging equipment after use.
Operate or drive vehicles and mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
When not rigging, perform other tasks as needed, which may include commercial vehicle driving, maintenance, welding or fabrication, and warehouse activities.
For advanced positions, supervise others, manage time efficiently, and instruct, guide, or mentor coworkers in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.