Lead Industrial Rigging Foreman - Heavy Lift Ops

Guy M. Turner, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy M. Turner, Inc. in Durham, NC is looking for an Industrial Rigging Foreman/Supervisor to lead crews performing rigging and lifting tasks using cranes, hoists, and forklifts.

The role requires 1–3 years rigging experience and 2–3 years foreman experience, plus strong communication skills and a high school diploma. You will review drawings, coordinate resources, and ensure safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years rigging or heavy lift experience.
• 2–3 years Foreman experience.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements.
• Assists and determines the proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project.
• Conducts basic loading of heavy lift projects by rigging the customer equipment and ensuring the proper use of each equipment method.
• Directs crew to move equipment to and from work areas.
• Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project.
• Ensures that work crews are properly supplied with tools, equipment, and materials. Prevents the misuse of equipment, materials, and tools.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation. Keeps records of all work completed.
• Specifies locations for movement of machinery using knowledge of various methods of sliding and lifting equipment.
• Familiar with and enforces strict compliance with all OSHA Safety procedures, including all Company rules and regulations.

Skills

Rigging experience

Foreman experience

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guy M. Turner, Inc. in Durham, NC is looking for an Industrial Rigging Foreman/Supervisor to lead crews performing rigging and lifting tasks using cranes, hoists, and forklifts.

The role requires 1–3 years rigging experience and 2–3 years foreman experience, plus strong communication skills and a high school diploma. You will review drawings, coordinate resources, and ensure safety procedures.