Rigger: Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist

Mei Rigging & Crating Llc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mei Rigging & Crating Llc in Jackson, MS is seeking a Rigger for full-time field operations. The role involves setting up, assembling, and disassembling rigging, selecting gear based on load, guiding loads safely, and maintaining rigging equipment.

Strong emphasis on safety and communication in a hands-on environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read blueprints, and experience with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to take direction and closely follow instruction.
• Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Must be 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 the use and meaning.
• Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Valid driver’s license: CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, assemble, or disassemble rigging based on size, weight, dimensions, and area of movement.
• Visually inspect and test rigging materials for 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.
• Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches according to load.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers during hoisting and moving operations.
• Move or support materials using rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines with chokers and logs.
• Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging and supporting structures.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts when needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading blueprints

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jack skating

Leveling tools

Dollies

Job description

Mei Rigging & Crating Llc in Jackson, MS is seeking a Rigger for full-time field operations. The role involves setting up, assembling, and disassembling rigging, selecting gear based on load, guiding loads safely, and maintaining rigging equipment.

Strong emphasis on safety and communication in a hands-on environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read blueprints, and experience with hand and power tools.