Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating • Sparks, NV

5h

About The Position

MEI Industrial Solutions is hiring a Rigger to set up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging. The role involves selecting appropriate gear and equipment based on load size, weight, dimensions, work area, and movement requirements, to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation. Riggers control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair rigging and support structures, and use hand, flag, or verbal signals to communicate with operators and other workers. When not performing rigging work, the role may include driving a commercial vehicle, maintenance or welding and fabrication, warehouse activities, or other tasks as needed.

This is physical, hands-on work performed at varying heights, in non-temperature-controlled environments or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven terrain. The position requires working safely around moving machinery and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Advanced positions include Rigger 3, Lead Rigger 1–4, and Rigging Foreman, with additional experience and supervisory, employee-management, and mentoring responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred for standard Rigger positions; required for advanced positions, with higher education preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
• Able to take direction and closely follow instructions.
• Able to visualize or predict job outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Able to use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Able to use a tape measure, levels, calipers, and gauges, and use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
• Able to estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment correctly.
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
• Familiarity with hand or flag signals, including their use and meaning.
• Willing and able 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 relatable experience; additional years of experience 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, or employment changes.
• For advanced positions: advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, and similar equipment.
• Able to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
• Willing and able to work in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment and communicate openly.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, and commitment to customer service and safety.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent for standard Rigger positions.
• Higher education for advanced Rigger positions.
• Additional years of experience for advanced Rigger positions.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials for safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand or power tools to attach loads to rigging or secure equipment against movement.
• Select appropriate rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, based on load, work area, and job specifications.
• Remain aware of obstacles, structures, barriers, objects, and the location of other people.
• Communicate with workers involved in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads using signals or verbal communication.
• 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 tools as necessary.
• Assist with fabricating, setting up, and repairing rigging, support structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
• 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, perform other tasks as necessary, which may include driving a commercial vehicle, maintenance, welding or fabrication, and warehouse activities.
• In advanced positions, supervise others, manage their time, and instruct, guide, or mentor them in safety protocols and standard rigging practices.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates based on experience.
• Per-diem may be available for qualified candidates based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED