Rigger

IMI Industrial Services Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical plans

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability insurance

Robust 401k match

PTO plans

Job summary

IMI Industrial Services Group in Athens, GA is seeking a full-time Rigger local to the Athens area to install, repair, and maintain machinery in industrial facilities.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, NCCER certification preferred, ability to read blueprints and perform precise math, and comfort working at heights and outdoors in varying conditions. The company offers benefits including major medical plans, life insurance, disability options, a 401(k) match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in rigging or related roles.
• NCCER certification or related program preferred.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined/overhead spaces.
• Experience reading blueprints and industrial drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment per drawings using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.
• Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, gearboxes and pumps.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, calipers and plumb bobs.
• Work at heights with precision, following step-by-step procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Rigging

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Height safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

NCCER certification or related program

Tools

Hoists & lift trucks

Hand tools

Power tools

Micrometers & calipers

Plumb bobs

Job description

About Us

IMI Industrial Services Group is a full service, total solutions, industrial contactor. We deliver quality projects from concept to commission, and handle every aspect of in-house improvements, retooling, plant installations, relocations, upkeep and upgrading of production equipment. IMI provides skilled craftsmen, millwrights, riggers, machinery movers, electricians, and so much more to assemble and install equipment and machinery.

Life With Us

Our culture at IMI resembles a tight-knit family and our clients are treated with the same high regard we treat each other. Our commitment to safe operations allows everyone from our team, and our customers’ team, to return home safe and sound each night. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Production, drive our promise to ourselves and accountability to our clients.

Job Summary

IMI is seeking a full-time Rigger local to the Athens, GA area.

Essential Functions

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment according to construction plans, blueprints, & other drawings in industrial establishments, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, & power tools.
• Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division& conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, gearboxes and pumps.
• Aligns machines & equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, calipers & plumb bobs.
• Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, at heights without fear. Utilize logical step-by-step procedures for work, planning, solving problems, and decision making based on quantifiable information.

Education and Experience

• 3 - 5years' experience
• NCCER certification or completion of a related program through an accredited technical school is preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors including times of inclement weather.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Must be highly safety conscious and have ability to see and escape from dangerous situations.
• Ability to climb a ladder and step into various pieces of equipment.

Benefits

• major medical plans
• life insurance
• short & long-term disability insurance options
• robust company matched 401k
• PTO plans

IMI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace in compliance with federal/state regulations. Employees are prohibited from using or possessing illegal drugs or alcohol on duty. This position is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug testing. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of someone in this classification. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

IMI Industrial Services Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afformative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.