Rigger - Columbus, OH

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rigger sets up, assembles, and disassembles job-specific rigging. The work involves selecting suitable gear and equipment based on machinery or load size, weight, dimensions, movement area, and job specifications to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation. Riggers control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair rigging and support structures, and communicate with operators and other workers using hand signals, flag signals, and/or verbal communication. When not rigging, the position may also involve driving a commercial vehicle, maintenance or welding and fabrication work, warehouse activities, or other tasks as needed. The role may require travel outside the Columbus, Ohio area; relocation to Columbus or the surrounding area is required for out-of-state candidates. Per diem is provided for overnight stays outside the Columbus area. Schedule and hours may vary according to project requirements, customer needs, and travel. This is physical, hands-on work performed at varying heights, sometimes outdoors or in non-temperature-controlled conditions and over uneven terrain. Riggers must maintain awareness of safety for themselves and others at the job site and work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

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, including tape measures, levels, calipers, and gauges; able to use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Able to estimate the weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
Able to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiar with hand and flag signals and their meanings.
Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including correct use of personal protective equipment.
Valid driver's license; a CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.
Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire; the company will assist as needed.
Must hold a current NCCCO Rigger Level II certification, a current NCCER Advanced Rigger certification, or a current NCCCO Rigger Level I certification accompanied by a current Signal Person certification.
Able to climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, and handle materials weighing 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 and/or outdoors in all types of weather and over uneven ground or terrain.
Able to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, open communication, and pride in work.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred for the standard position.
For advanced Rigger positions, higher education is preferred.
For advanced positions (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; or Rigging Foreman), three to five years of rigging or directly relatable experience; additional years of experience are preferred.
For advanced positions, ability to supervise the work of 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, and dollies.

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 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 weight and size, work area, and job specifications.
Remain aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers, objects, and the location of other people.
Signal or verbally communicate with workers involved 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.
Control heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using equipment such as chain falls, 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 and logs, and other necessary tools.
Assist with fabricating, setting up, and repairing rigging, support 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, may perform commercial vehicle driving, maintenance, welding or fabrication, warehouse activities, or other tasks as necessary.
For advanced positions, supervise others, manage their time, and instruct, guide, or mentor them in safety protocols and standard rigging practices.