Rigger

Savard Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Savard Group is hiring a Rigging Specialist in Baton Rouge to inspect, select, and set up rigging equipment such as cables, pulleys, winches, and shackles. You will securely attach loads and direct crane operators during lifting operations.

Experience with cranes, hoists, and forklifts is required. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:00 am–4:30 pm) with potential overtime and a temporary-to-permanent path.

Qualifications

• Inspect, select, and set up rigging equipment such as cables, pulleys, winches, and shackles.
• Safely attach loads to rigging and ensure they are secure before lifting.
• Direct crane operators or hoisting personnel in the movement of loads.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment.
• Use flags to direct traffic while moving loads, etc.
• Experience working with cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
• Guide crane operators via hand signals and/or radios.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and lift plans.

Responsibilities

• Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm with overtime opportunities.
• Temporary position with possibility of permanent hire.
• Operate and guide rigging operations according to lift plans.
• Maintain clear communication with crane operators and ground staff.

Skills

Rigging equipment handling

Load securement

Crane signaling

Equipment inspection

Traffic signaling

Crane/hoist/forklift experience

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

¡Aparejador – Gana más de $1,500 POR SEMANA! ¡Únete a SAVARD Personnel Group, donde valoramos tus habilidades!

Rigger $1,500+ WEEKLY! Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued!

Requisitos principales:

• Inspeccionar, seleccionar e instalar equipos de rigging como cables, poleas, malacates (winches) y grilletes.
• Sujeter las cargas de forma segura antes de levantarlas.
• Dirigir a los operadores de grúa o al personal de izaje durante el movimiento de las cargas.
• Realizar mantenimiento e inspecciones rutinarias del equipo de rigging.
• Usar banderas para dirigir el tráfico mientras se mueven las cargas, entre otras tareas.
• Experiencia trabajando con grúas, polipastos (hoists) y montacargas.
• Guiar a los operadores de grúa mediante señales con las manos y/o radios.
• Capacidad para leer e interpretar planos, diagramas y planes de izaje.

Key Requirements:

• Inspect, select, and set up rigging equipment such as cables, pulleys, winches, and shackles.
• Safely attach loads to rigging and ensure they are secure before lifting.
• Direct crane operators or hoisting personnel in the movement of loads.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment.
• Uses flags to direct traffic while moving loads, etc.
• Experience working with cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
• Guide crane operators via hand signals and/or radios.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and lift plans.

Horario: Lunes a viernes7:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. ¡Oportunidades de horas extras! Duración: Temporal con posibilidad de contratación permanente.

Shifts: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pmOvertime opportunities! Duration:Temporary to Permanent