Rigger

MEI Industrial Solutions; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a Rigger responsible for setting up and disassembling rigging. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong safety focus, and experience in rigging techniques. This physically demanding role requires lifting and working at heights to ensure safe equipment handling. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license, and experience with hand and power tools is essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.
• Three to five years of rigging or directly relatable experience.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect rigging materials for safety.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment as required.

Skills

Ability to visualize outcomes

Use of precision measuring tools

Familiar with hand signals

Willing to learn safety requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Higher education for advanced positions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Overview

Position: Rigger at MEI Industrial Solutions

Essential duties include setting up, assembling, or disassembling job-specific rigging, selecting appropriate gear and equipment based on load characteristics, and ensuring safe relocation or transportation of machinery, tools, and equipment. Riggers may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding/fabrication, assist in warehouse activities, or perform other tasks when not rigging. Communication with operators and others is required using hand signals, flags, or verbal cues.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging and prepare for moving; secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement as needed.
• Select appropriate gear (e.g., cables, pulleys, vices, winches) according to load weights, sizes, work area, and job specifications.
• Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers, and the location of other people.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure safety.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment, and/or machinery.
• 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 around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs, and other necessary tools.
• Assist in fabrication, setup, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize, and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts) as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to take direction and closely follow instruction.
• Ability to visualize or predict outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools; able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges; use welding and cutting tools as necessary.
• Correctly estimate weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
• Familiar with various hand or flag signals including their meaning.
• Willing to learn, follow safety requirements, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

Advanced Position Requirements (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; Rigging Foreman)

• HS diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced positions.
• Three to five years of rigging or directly relatable experience; additional years preferred for advanced roles.
• Ability to supervise others and manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing and employee relations or employment changes.
• Advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, etc.
• Able to instruct, guide, and mentor others in safety protocols and standard rigging practices.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This is very physical, hands-on work. A Rigger must be able to perform general physical activities requiring substantial use of arms and legs and moving the whole body (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials up to 50 pounds). Must be able to work off the ground at varying heights and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Willing and able to work in non-temperature-controlled environments and/or outdoors in all weather, on uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements

Work with a high safety focus for the well-being of yourself and others at the job site. Be able to work in a high-functioning team environment. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Rigger and is not exhaustive. MEI reserves the right to change or modify the job description or essential duties as necessary.

MEI Is An Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.