Rigger - Decatur, AL

Turner Industries•Decatur, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Rigger to join our Team in the Decatur, AL area. The Rigger will be responsible for assembling rigging to lift and move equipment or material on maintenance and construction projects.

Requirements

High School or equivelant
One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
Knowledge of all types of slings/chokers
Must ensure all rigging hardware and slings meet the company quarterly inspection criteria
Some job sites may require NCCER certification for this craft
Written pre-employment qualification test
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

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 to crane hook with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chains
Gives directions to equipment operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads
Ensures the safety of workers and material handlers using hand signals, loudspeaker or telephone
Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment
Splices rope and wire to repair slings and tackles
May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment into ships, railroad cars or trucks
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction