Rigger 2 - Craftsman

Lee Contracting; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and training programs

Paid holidays upon hire

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short-term disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

Employee stock ownership program

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting, founded in 1989, is a premier industrial contractor based in Pontiac, Michigan, providing equipment installation, construction, and service projects. This role emphasizes rigging, load handling, and teamwork within a safety-first culture, offering apprenticeship and comprehensive training, plus comprehensive benefits.

As an employee-owned company, Lee Industrial Contracting values Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication, with opportunities to train, grow, and

Qualifications

• Basic math and geometry knowledge.
• Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned method.
• Estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load.
• Identify suitable rigging points and hardware for the load to be handled.
• Select the rated rigging components based on its anticipated tension.
• Analyze and understand the effects of angles on rigging components.
• Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards.
• Rigger 1 certified.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Ability to lead and train apprentices.
• Support and work in tandem with team members on various small/large projects.
• Move loads and equipment according to rigging plan with appropriate rigging equipment.
• Select appropriate rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities.
• Read and interpret design layouts, blueprints, and lift plans.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math and geometry knowledge

Rigging to load per plan

Weight and center-of-gravity estimates

Rigging points and hardware selection

Rated rigging components based on load

Angles effects on rigging components

Load handling equipment dynamics

Rigger 1 certified

Interpersonal adaptability

Verbal and written instructions

Self-directed work style

Valid driver’s license

Education

Rigger 1 certification

Tools

Overhead crane operation (NCCER/NCCCO)

Mobile crane operation (NCCER/NCCCO)

Gantry (Preferred)

Forklift operation

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

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Ability to lead and train apprentices
• Support and work in tandem with team members on various small/large projects
• Move loads and equipment according to rigging plan with appropriate rigging equipment
• Select appropriate rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities
• Read and interpret design layouts, blueprints, and lift plans
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• 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

Requirements

• Basic math and geometry knowledge
• Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned method
• Estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load
• Identify suitable rigging points and hardware for the load to be handled
• Select the rated rigging components based on its anticipated tension
• Analyze and understand the effects of angles on rigging components
• Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards
• Understand the care, use, inspection, and operation of equipment common to bull rigging activities, such as, but not limited to, winches, rigging blocks, hand chain hoists, lever hoists, jacks, and industrial rollers
• Rigger 1 certified
• 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

Preferred Requirements

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Rigger 2 certified
• Stick (Arc) welding
• Lock-out – Tag-out
• Lift Director qualified
• Chauffeur/CDL-A license

Equipment/tool Experience

• Aerial – lift Operation – boom & Scissor
• Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 140,000#
• Forklift Operation – Material handling more than 140,000# (tri-lifter)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO) – (Preferred)
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO) – (Preferred)
• Gantry (Preferred)
• Material handling equipment (I.e. skates, power dolly’s, jacks, & slides) – (Preferred)
• Trailer loading and securing of material

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 herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.