Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC • Sparks, NV

13h • $25 - $42

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, and movement area 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 coworkers using hand signals, flag signals, and/or verbal instructions. When not rigging, the role may also involve driving a commercial vehicle, maintenance or welding and fabrication work, warehouse activities, or other tasks as needed.

This is physically demanding, hands-on work requiring the use of arms and legs and movement of the whole body. The Rigger may climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The job may require working at varying heights, around moving machinery, in non-temperature-controlled environments or outdoors in all types of weather, and on uneven ground or terrain. Per-diem, sign-on bonus, and/or relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates based on experience.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for the standard position.
• Ability to take direction and closely follow instructions.
• Ability to predict job outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers, and gauges; use welding and cutting tools as needed.
• Ability to correctly estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment.
• Ability 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.
• For advanced positions (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; Rigging Foreman): high school diploma or equivalent is necessary; higher education is preferred.
• For advanced positions: three to five years of rigging or directly related experience; additional years of experience are 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 of jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, and similar equipment.
• For advanced positions: ability to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
• Willingness and ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments and/or outdoors in all types of weather, including over uneven ground or terrain.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, and open communication.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education for advanced Rigger positions.
• Additional years of rigging or directly related experience beyond the three-to-five-year range for advanced Rigger positions.
• CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.
• Per-diem, sign-on bonus, and/or relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure their safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging for support or movement, and secure machinery or equipment against movement.
• Select suitable rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, vices, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, the 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.
• Move heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• 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 necessary tools.
• 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.
• Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles and mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
• When not rigging, may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as needed.
• Maintain awareness of personal and job-site safety, work effectively as part of a team, and deliver the quality service expected by MEI customers.

Benefits

• Per-diem may be available for qualified candidates based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates based on experience.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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