RIGGER - Austin Industrial - Orange, TX

Austin Careers•Orange, TX

About The Position

The Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role includes selecting and setting up rigging and hoisting equipment, assembling and disassembling cranes, attaching loads, and communicating with crane operators to support safe movement of materials. The employee is responsible for observing and monitoring compliance with safety rules and maintaining current certifications. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

NCCCO Rigging Level II or NCCER Advanced Gold certification.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is unavailable.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Responsibilities

Select cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks, and sheaves based on the weight and size of the load.
Attach pullups and blocks to fixed overhead structures, including beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Assemble and disassemble cranes.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wire rope, and chains.
Direct crane operators in hoisting and moving loads, using hand signals and radios to help ensure worker and material safety.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Observe and monitor others’ compliance with safety rules.
Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.