Rigger 1

MEI Rigging & Crating•North East, MD

About The Position

The Rigger sets up, assembles, or disassembles job-specific rigging systems, selecting gear and equipment based on load size, weight, dimensions, and movement area to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation. The role involves controlling, manipulating, fabricating, and repairing rigging and support structures, and communicating with operators and coworkers using hand, flag, and verbal signals. When not rigging, the employee may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or complete other tasks as needed. The position is based in the North East, Maryland area. Travel depends on project needs and assignments; per diem is provided for work-related overnight travel. Most projects in this location involve large-scale pharmaceutical projects. Work may be indoors or outdoors, in varying weather conditions and non-temperature-controlled environments. This is physically demanding, hands-on work that may require working at heights, around moving machinery, and over uneven terrain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Able to take direction and closely follow instructions.
Able to visualize or predict job outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers, and gauges, and use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Ability to correctly estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment.
Able to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiarity with hand or 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.
Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire; the company will assist as needed.
Able to perform physically demanding activities including 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.
Able and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, in non-temperature-controlled environments, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Able to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand and power tools to attach loads to rigging, provide support, prepare loads for moving, or secure machinery and equipment against movement.
Select appropriate rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, based on load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
Monitor obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers, objects, and the location of other people.
Signal or verbally communicate with workers engaged 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 the movement of 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, logs, and other tools as necessary.
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, 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, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
When not rigging, may drive commercial vehicles, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist in warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as necessary.
Maintain awareness of personal and job-site safety, work effectively as part of a team, and deliver quality service.