Rigger- Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial, a premier self-perform maintenance and construction services provider, is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble rigging to lift and move equipment in industrial environments. You will select rigging components, rig loads, and direct crane operators while adhering to safety protocols.

Candidates should have 3–5 years journeyman experience, NCCER/NCCCO credentials, and a valid Twic card with a driver's license.

Qualifications

• NCCER Advanced Rigger or NCCCO Gold Card required.
• Valid Twic card and driver license required.
• 3–5 years journeyman level experience required.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load.
• Attach loads to crane hooks and rigging gear.
• Assemble/disassemble cranes and set up hoisting equipment.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and communicate with crane operator.

Skills

Rigging

Hoisting signaling

Tools

NCCER Advanced Rigger

NCCCO Gold Card

Twic Card

Driver License

Job description

About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.
Rigger
This person will be able to assemble rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Selects cables, ropes, pullup, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attach pullup and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole boom with bolts and clamps.
• Assembles and disassembles cranes.
• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire rope and chains to crane hook.
• Gives direction to operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals and radios.
• Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Responsible for observing and monitoring others observance of all safety rules.
• Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Qualifications Required For This Position
Education – no minimum education requirements.
Certifications – NCCER Advanced Rigger or NCCCO Gold Card, Valid Twic card and Driver License.
Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee‑owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee‑owners becomes the property of the Company.
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