Rigger

Full Time

Morgan Industrial

SUMMARY

This is an entry level Rigger position that will be joining our specialized transportation division. This position requires a lot of travel, almost 80% out of town on projects. The goal of this position is to train someone up to eventually become a Master Rigger or a Rigger with CDL.

The Rigger position completes a variety of rigging, secure loads, operates tractor trailers and other equipment. Supports operations by moving objects, installing, and dismantling equipment, and obtains the necessary skills of the position. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES other duties as assigned…

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Obtains knowledge of equipment uses and follows procedures (IE procedure for equipment placement on trailers for loading and off-loading; equipment tie down procedures)
• Learns and understand tools required for the job and the purpose of the tools.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Uses job appropriate PPE.
• Signals or verbally directs workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety.
• Works onsite at customer locations, as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Willing to travel and be on the road, staying in hotels, for long periods of time. (sometimes months away from home).