MACHINERY MOVER - RIGGER

MEI Rigging & Crating; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled rigger to ensure the safe movement of loads and equipment. In this dynamic role, you will direct workers, test rigging for safety, and operate various mechanized devices. The company offers a friendly work environment with challenging career opportunities and a competitive salary. Join a team that values safety and efficiency while providing an extensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off. If you have a passion for working with machinery and ensuring safety in operations, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in rigging or related fields, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers in hoisting and moving loads safely.
• Test and ensure rigging safety and reliability.
• Operate mechanized equipment like forklifts.

Skills

Hoisting and moving loads

Rigging safety testing

Using hand and power tools

Selecting rigging gear

Controlling heavy equipment

Multi-point suspension techniques

Aligning and leveling machinery

Manipulating rigging lines

Dismantling rigging equipment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Chainfalls

Pulleys and blocks

Job description

Job Details:

1. Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
2. Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
3. Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
4. Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
5. Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
6. Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
7. Align, level, and anchor machinery.
8. Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
9. Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams and ceilings, using bolts and clamps.
10. Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
11. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and passenger vehicles.
12. Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). There may be occasional regional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

1. Minimum three (3) years of proven experience or comparable field experience preferably within the manufacturing or construction service industries.
2. Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
3. Mechanically inclined and enjoys working with machines.
4. Customer service focused.

Company Benefits:

1. MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment.
2. Challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
3. Highly competitive salary, and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and Referral Program.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.