Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Southbridge, MA

13d

About The Position

The Rigger sets up, assembles, or disassembles job-specific rigging, selecting appropriate gear and equipment based on the size, weight, dimensions, and movement area of machinery, tools, or equipment being secured 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, and verbal instructions. When not performing rigging work, Riggers may drive commercial vehicles, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or carry out other tasks as needed. This is physically demanding, hands-on work that may involve climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and working off the ground at varying heights. Work may take place around moving machinery, in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven terrain. The Rigger is expected to maintain strong safety awareness, work effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and pride in their work. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred for standard Rigger positions; required for advanced positions, with higher education preferred for advanced positions.
Ability to take direction and closely follow instructions.
Ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning to visualize or predict job outcomes.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools; ability to use a tape measure, levels, calipers, gauges, and welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Ability to correctly estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiarity with hand and flag signals, including their use and meaning.
Willingness to learn and follow safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
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): three to five years of rigging or directly related experience; additional experience is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
For advanced positions: ability to supervise others and manage their time efficiently.
For advanced positions: knowledge of employee life-cycle processes, including hiring and firing, employee relations, and employment changes.
For advanced positions: advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, and dollies.
For advanced positions: ability to instruct, guide, and mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials up to 50 pounds, and working at varying heights.
Ability to work around moving machinery, in non-temperature-controlled environments or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate openly, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality service.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent for standard Rigger positions.
Higher education for advanced Rigger positions.
Additional years of rigging or directly related experience beyond the three-to-five-year advanced-position requirement.
CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials for safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand and power tools to attach loads to rigging, support loads, prepare them for movement, or secure equipment against movement.
Select appropriate rigging gear, including cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, based on load weight and size, work area, and job specifications.
Monitor obstacles, nearby structures, barriers, objects, and the locations of other people.
Communicate with workers engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads using signals or verbal instructions.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment, and machinery.
Control heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using equipment such as chainfalls, gin poles, and gallows frames.
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 necessary tools.
Assist with fabricating, setting up, and repairing rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures 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, potentially drive commercial vehicles, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or complete other necessary tasks.
Follow safety requirements, use personal protective equipment correctly, and contribute to a safe, high-functioning team environment.