Rigger -Monroe, LA

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Rayville, LA

15h

About The Position

MEI Rigging & Crating is hiring a Rigger for work near Monroe, Louisiana. The Rigger sets up, assembles, and disassembles job-specific rigging, 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 also involves controlling, manipulating, fabricating, and repairing rigging and support structures, and communicating with equipment operators and other workers using hand, flag, or verbal signals. When not rigging, the Rigger may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication functions, assist with warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as needed. This is a night-shift role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The posting also states that the night shift receives a 10% differential and that hours over 40 per week are paid at time and a half.

Requirements

At least two years of machinery-moving experience or comparable field experience in the construction service industry.
Valid driver's license.
OSHA 10 for Construction.
Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on work involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
Willingness and ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather and over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, and commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand or power tools to attach loads to rigging, support loads, prepare them 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.
Remain aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers, objects, and the location of other people.
Signal or communicate verbally 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 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, 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.
Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
When not rigging, potentially drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding and fabrication, assist with warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as needed.
Maintain safety awareness, work effectively in a team, communicate openly, and deliver the quality service expected by MEI customers.