Rigger & Heavy Equipment Specialist

MEI Industrial Solutions; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions in Farmington, CT is seeking a skilled Rigger to set up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging, select appropriate gear, and secure machinery for relocation and transportation. You will read blueprints, communicate with teammates using signals, and operate hand and power tools as needed.

The role includes inspecting rigging materials, aligning equipment, supervising safety, and performing related warehouse tasks when not rigging.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability 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 including hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Correctly estimate weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
• Familiar with hand or flag signals and communication.
• Willing to learn and follow safety requirements including PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, assemble, or disassemble rigging based on load and movement requirements.
• Inspect rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand/power tools to attach loads and secure machinery.
• Signal or communicate with workers during hoisting and moving loads.
• Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment when not rigging.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, and store rigging equipment after use.
• Follow safety standards and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

Rigging

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions in Farmington, CT is seeking a skilled Rigger to set up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging, select appropriate gear, and secure machinery for relocation and transportation. You will read blueprints, communicate with teammates using signals, and operate hand and power tools as needed.

The role includes inspecting rigging materials, aligning equipment, supervising safety, and performing related warehouse tasks when not rigging.