Rigging Foreman-Salisbury, MA

MEI Industrial Solutions•Salisbury, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rigging Foreman is responsible for setting up, assembling, or disassembling job-specific rigging. This includes selecting the proper gear and equipment based on the size, weight, dimensions, and area of movement necessary to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation and/or transportation. The role involves controlling, manipulating, fabricating, and repairing rigging and support structures. Communication with operators and others is essential, utilizing hand, flag, and/or verbal signals. Riggers may also drive commercial vehicles, perform maintenance or welding/fabrication, assist in warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as needed when not rigging.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent necessary.
Three to five years of rigging or directly relatable experience.
Ability to take direction and closely follow instruction.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges.
Able to use welding and cutting tools, as necessary.
Correctly estimate weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
Familiar with various hand or flag signals including the use and meaning.
Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
Advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, etc.
Ability to work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment.
Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Take pride in your work and in the company.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
Additional years’ experience preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving.
Secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.
Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches, etc. according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.
Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and/or machinery.
Control movement of 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 over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs, other tools as necessary.
Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging, supporting 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, aerial lifts.
Supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
Instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.