Rigging Foreman/Lead Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating•Salt Lake City, UT

10d

About The Position

The Rigging Foreman/Lead Rigger sets up, assembles, or disassembles job-specific rigging, selecting appropriate gear and equipment based on load size, weight, dimensions, work area, and movement requirements. The role safely secures machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation or transportation, and may control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair rigging and support structures. Communication with operators and other workers is performed using hand signals, flag signals, and/or verbal instructions. When not rigging, the position may involve driving a commercial vehicle, maintenance or welding and fabrication work, warehouse activities, or other tasks as needed. Advanced-position duties include supervising and guiding others, managing work time, and instructing or mentoring workers in safety protocols and standard rigging practices. This is physical, hands-on work that may take place outdoors or in non-temperature-controlled environments, at varying heights, and over uneven ground or terrain. The role requires working around moving machinery and in a team environment, with a strong focus on job-site safety, professionalism, communication, and the quality of service provided to MEI customers.

Requirements

For advanced positions, a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
Five or more years of rigging or directly relatable experience for advanced positions.
Ability to supervise others and manage their time efficiently.
Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes, including hiring and firing, employee relations, or employment changes.
Advanced use of or knowledge of jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, and similar equipment.
Ability to take direction and closely follow instructions.
Ability to visualize or predict job outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning.
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 ability of tools and equipment correctly.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiarity with hand or flag signals and their meanings.
Willingness to learn, know, 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.
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing 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 non-temperature-controlled environments and/or outdoors in all types of weather, including over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service and peak performance.
Maintain awareness of the safety of oneself and everyone at the job site.

Nice To Haves

Higher education is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
Additional years of experience are preferred for advanced Rigger positions.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials for safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand or power tools to attach loads to rigging, support them, prepare them for movement, or prevent machinery and equipment from moving.
Select appropriate gear, including 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 verbally communicate with workers involved in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to promote the safety of 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 equipment such as chainfalls, 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.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures 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.
Supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently in advanced positions.
Instruct, guide, and mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.
Perform other tasks as necessary, which may include commercial vehicle driving, maintenance, welding or fabrication, and warehouse activities.