Machinery Mover - Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Rigging & Crating is seeking a skilled rigger to join their team. The role involves directing workers in moving loads, testing rigging equipment for safety, and ensuring efficient operations. With a dynamic work environment and a focus on customer service, this position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the field.
• Proven experience within manufacturing or construction services.

Responsibilities

• Signal and direct workers in hoisting and moving loads.
• Test and ensure rigging reliability.
• Manipulate rigging lines and hoists to support materials.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Customer service-oriented

Job description

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, and ceilings, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, and passenger vehicles.
• 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):

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

Company Benefits:

• MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment.
• Challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
• 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.

About MEI Rigging & Crating

Nationwide rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing services for when the stakes are high.