Heavy Rigging Technician – Lifting & Hoisting Expert

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking skilled rigging professionals in Memphis to align, level and anchor cranes and equipment and to assemble supporting structures and rigging gear. Candidates will connect pulleys to overhead structures, inspect components, and ensure safe operation through confined spaces and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include preparing and testing rigging systems, moving materials like steel and concrete, and maintaining or dismantling equipment while adhering to safety and quality

Qualifications

• Must have excellent mechanical reasoning.
• Strong understanding of math applications, weights, measurement and balance.
• Flexible schedule, able to travel and work overtime.
• Must pass drug test, fit-for-duty assessment, and background check.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Aligns, levels and anchors cranes and equipment.
• Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear.
• Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles and clamps.
• Cleans and dresses machine and surfaces of component parts.
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Dismantles, maintains and stores rigging equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoist to move or support materials, steel and concrete.
• Selects gears, cables and shackles according to load size, facilities and work schedule.
• Signals or directs workers to hoist and move loads to ensure safety.
• Tests rigging to ensure safety and reliability before engaging in hoisting and lifting.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Math & measurement

Flexibility & travel

Overtime readiness

Job description

Barnhart is seeking skilled rigging professionals in Memphis to align, level and anchor cranes and equipment and to assemble supporting structures and rigging gear. Candidates will connect pulleys to overhead structures, inspect components, and ensure safe operation through confined spaces and tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include preparing and testing rigging systems, moving materials like steel and concrete, and maintaining or dismantling equipment while adhering to safety and quality