Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Rigger Location: Henderson, TX Type: Full time / NO PER DIEM General Information/Job Summary Riggers under general supervision, selects, installs, and uses cables, ropes, chains, and other weight handling gear used to lift, move, and position heavy loads. They are responsible for knowing and following appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks, and for coordinating with craft personnel regarding permits and clearances to initiate construction, maintenance and repair activities. Responsibilities Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned construction, maintenance, or repair tasks involving rigging and lifting equipment in a safe manner. Calculates needs of job to be done and uses right equipment to meet established Safety Procedures. Plans, lays out, assembles, repairs, and installs complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging. Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing plant or on construction project. Uses such equipment as chain falls, gin poles, tackle blocks, gallows frames, or combinations of these to rig for moving objects through confined areas. Uses complex multi-point suspension techniques to permit maneuvering over, under, and around obstacles by tilting, dipping, and turning the suspended load. Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved. Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps. Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook. Performs miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools. Gives directions to Equipment Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals or radio. Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches. Ensure that the rigging equipment and materials have the capacity for the job and that all items are in good condition, are currently qualified (inspection is up to date), and are properly used. Confirm that the load path is clear of personnel and obstacles. Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures. Gives suitable assignments to helpers. Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties. Other duties as assigned
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees