Rigger - Machinery Mover

MEI Rigging & Crating•Salisbury, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MEI Industrial Solutions is hiring a Rigger for hands-on work at assigned job sites. The role involves setting up, assembling, and disassembling job-specific rigging; selecting gear and equipment suited to the load, movement area, and job requirements; and safely securing machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation. The work also includes controlling, manipulating, fabricating, and repairing rigging and support structures, and communicating with operators and coworkers using hand, flag, or 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 Salisbury, Massachusetts. Relocation to Salisbury or the surrounding area is required for out-of-state candidates; eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 relocation allowance. Typical hours are approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, though schedules may vary with project and customer needs. Travel may be required, and per diem is provided when staying overnight outside the Salisbury area. MEI Industrial Solutions provides machinery-moving services nationwide, including rigging, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing. The Salisbury team supports projects such as relocations, heavy-equipment installations and removals, crane and concrete work, millwrighting, transportation, and storage. Work is guided by the company’s values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for standard Rigger positions.
Ability to take direction and closely follow instructions.
Ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning to visualize or predict job outcomes.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment, including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers, and gauges, and to use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
Ability to estimate the weight-bearing capacity of tools and equipment correctly.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiarity with hand and flag signals, including their use and meaning.
Willingness to learn 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.
Ability to perform physical work involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at varying heights off the ground and around moving machinery or parts.
Ability and willingness to work in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, and commitment to customer service.
For advanced positions (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; Rigging Foreman): high school diploma or equivalent is required; three to five years of rigging or directly related experience; ability to supervise others and manage their time; knowledge of employee life-cycle processes, including hiring, firing, employee relations, or employment changes; and advanced knowledge or use of jack skating, leveling tools, and dollies.

Nice To Haves

Higher education is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
Additional years of experience are preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
Eligible out-of-state candidates may receive a $5,000 relocation allowance.

Responsibilities

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, support them, prepare them for movement, or prevent unwanted 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, 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.
Operate 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 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 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.
Operate or drive vehicles and mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
When not rigging, as needed, drive commercial vehicles, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or perform other tasks.
Follow safety requirements and use personal protective equipment correctly.
Maintain safety awareness for oneself and others at the job site, work effectively on a team, and communicate openly and professionally.