Rigger-Space Coast

SimsHD•FL, FL

7d•$33 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

SimsHD is hiring 6–8 riggers in the Space Coast–Titusville area, with weekly housing potentially available if needed. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered. SimsHD has multiple rigger levels, with wage bands and advancement paths based on skills, certifications, and results. Rigger roles range from Rigger (1–3 years of experience) to Senior Rigger (3–6 years) and Lead Rigger/Rigging Lead (6+ years). Duties and level depend on experience. Riggers safely handle heavy industrial equipment and machinery moves, use and maintain rigging gear, operate machinery-moving equipment, communicate with crane and hoist operators, and prepare loads for transport. Senior-level riggers may build lift plans, lead crews, plan critical or multi-crane lifts, and train other riggers. Level 3 and 4 riggers may progress into Crew Lead and Supervisor roles. Work takes place in the yard and at customer sites, including industrial plants, power facilities, and construction sites. Conditions include outdoor work in varied weather and noise, early starts, weekends, shutdown work, and overnight travel as jobs require. Required PPE includes a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and high-visibility gear.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and follow safe rigging practices on every lift.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the yard and job sites.
Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
Ability to meet site-specific access requirements, such as TWIC, when needed.

Nice To Haves

Rigging, millwright, or machinery-moving experience in industrial settings.
NCCCO Rigger I or Rigger II certification and/or Signal Person certification.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card.
Experience with gantries, hydraulic jacks, skates, and load calculations.
Experience building lift plans or planning critical and multi-crane lifts.
CDL Class A or experience mentoring and training other riggers.

Responsibilities

Rig, lift, move, and set heavy industrial equipment and machinery safely.
Select, inspect, and maintain slings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, and other rigging hardware.
Operate machinery-moving equipment such as gantries, hydraulic jacks, skates, rollers, and forklifts.
Signal crane and hoist operators using standard hand signals and radio communication.
Prepare loads for transport and secure them with chains, binders, and straps.
Participate in job hazard analyses and pre-lift meetings, and follow lift plans.
Communicate with crew members, crane operators, drivers, Dispatch, and customers.
At senior levels, build lift plans, plan critical and multi-crane lifts, lead crews, and mentor and train other riggers.
At lead level, serve as a subject-matter expert and main point of contact between the Rigging team and Dispatch, communicate consistently, and ensure SimsHD Operating Tenets are followed.