Rigger Apprentice Trainee

MEI Industrial Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions in Fort Worth, Texas is offering a Rigger Apprenticeship Trainee Program designed to teach core rigging skills. The program provides hands-on training, assessments, and opportunities for career advancement in the rigging industry. Candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED. Required skills include commitment to learning and the ability to perform physical activities. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to learning and completing all assignments.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Available for bi-monthly 3-day seminars starting July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a Rigger Apprenticeship Trainee Program.
• Complete hands-on training and assessments in various environments.
• Work in a team setting and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Commitment to learning

Fluency in English

Ability to perform physical activities

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

MEI Industrial Solutions offers a Rigger Apprenticeship Trainee Program. The program is designed to teach core rigging skills and provide a pathway to a fulfilling career as a skilled Rigger with opportunities to advance through targeted skills development and training oversight. Courses include hands-on training, activities, and assessments, conducted in lab or field environments.

About MEI Industrial Solutions

Since our founding in the early 1990s, MEI Industrial Solutions has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the United States. Our day-to-day operations are guided by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results. We serve customers across industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Food Processing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Institutional sectors.

Program Eligibility and Structure

MEI is tasked daily with moving heavy, expensive, and often highly sensitive equipment in construction and operating facility environments. The Rigging Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals without prior rigging knowledge to start a career as a skilled Rigger, with opportunities to develop through hands-on experience and formal training oversight. Upon completing the multi-phase program, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in various Machinery Moving/Rigging positions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Performing physical activities that require substantial use of arms and legs and whole-body movement (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials up to 50 pounds).
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment year-round.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a highly functioning team environment.
• Display honesty, integrity, professionalism; take pride in work and the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers expect.

All candidates must complete pre-employment contingencies upon accepting an offer with MEI that include a 5-panel drug test and a Criminal Background Check.

Benefits

MEI Industrial Solutions provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary, and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and a Referral Program.

This is a great opportunity; we train you. We are looking for good people who enjoy working with their hands. The work is physical but rewarding when you accomplish something new. Our team enjoys working for MEI because every day is different, and they get a sense of accomplishment doing vital work for clients. If you are highly motivated and want to be part of a great team, please apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Committed to learning and willing to complete all assignments, tasks, and assessments required by the program, including any pre-work and homework before or after related training seminars.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Training materials, assignments, and assessments are provided in English only.
• Available to be present in-person for six, bi-monthly, 3-day seminars beginning in July 2026 (air travel, if applicable).
• Willing and able to travel to training, if applicable.

Skills Taught During This Program

• MEI Safety Culture
• JHA & PTP
• Fall Protection
• Forklift Hand Signals
• Forklift Operation
• Versa Lift Operations
• Forklift Attachments
• Equipment Securement – MEI Owned
• Crane Awareness & Hand Signals
• Pre-Rig/Lift Inspection
• Knots & Taglines
• Non-Powered Tool Basics
• Power Tools Basics
• Ground & Floor Protection
• Basic Skate, Dolly & Pallet Jack Application
• Basic Jacking Application
• Basic Blocking & Cribbing
• Basic Machine Securement
• Basic Machine Leveling
• Equipment Securement – Customer Owned

Note: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.