Live Event Rigging Specialist

Encore Global; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging duties in a hotel/convention center environment, upholding safety and quality standards per Encore/property guidelines and SOPs. This position reports to the Rigging Manager.

You will gather tools, prepare hang-points, connect hoists, run cables, and perform final safety checks, with a focus on working safely at heights and ensuring all hardware is secure.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class).
• Lift Certification.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs.
• Final safety checks.
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Learn and implement Encore Rigging and Safety SOP's.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate any problems with hardware to supervisor.

Skills

Rigging exposure

Height work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rigging 300 completed

Lift Certification

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Encore Global is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging duties in a hotel/convention center environment, upholding safety and quality standards per Encore/property guidelines and SOPs. This position reports to the Rigging Manager.

You will gather tools, prepare hang-points, connect hoists, run cables, and perform final safety checks, with a focus on working safely at heights and ensuring all hardware is secure.