Rigger- Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Rigger to assemble rigging and lift and move equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role involves selecting and installing rigging equipment, assembling and disassembling cranes, attaching loads, and directing crane operators during hoisting and moving operations. The Rigger is responsible for following and monitoring safety rules, maintaining required certifications, and meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The position may involve work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces. Austin Industrial provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

NCCER Advanced Rigger certification or NCCCO Gold Card.
Valid TWIC card.
Valid driver's license.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Ability to perform assigned duties involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and use of hands and fingers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Select cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to the weight and size of loads.
Attach pullups and blocks to fixed overhead structures, including beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Assemble and disassemble cranes.
Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
Attach loads to crane hooks using grappling devices such as loops, wire rope, and chains.
Direct crane operators hoisting and moving loads using hand signals and radios to protect workers and materials.
Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
Observe and monitor others' observance of safety rules.
Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.