Rigger 1 - Apprentice

Lee Contracting; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Safety bonus

ESOP

Travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting is seeking an apprentice for our mobile crew in Michigan to learn rigging, tool use, and basic geometry on varied projects. You'll work under foremen and journeymen, supporting teams and staying safe on site.

Responsibilities include handling materials, keeping areas organized, and building essential rigging skills to advance within the company. Valid driver’s license required; Aerial lift and crane experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools and basic geometry.
• Basic math and geometry knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry to rigging practices.
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foreman on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foreman and/or supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential rigging skills to progress within the Mobile Crew Department.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Self-directed

Driver's license

Tools

Aerial lift

Forklift

Overhead crane

Mobile crane

Telehandler

Trailer loading

Crane certification

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We Are Proud To Offer Our Employees

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities

• Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry to rigging practices
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foreman on various projects
• Follow instructions from foreman and/or supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles
• Gain essential rigging skills to progress within the Mobile Crew Department

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Basic math & geometry knowledge
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid driver's license

Equipment/Tool Experience

• Aerial lift and forklift experience required.
• Overhead crane and mobile crane experience preferred.
• Telehandler (Preferred)
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment (Preferred)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.