Rigger Helper: Travel Rigging & Hoisting Assistant

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. seeks Rigging Helpers to work out of our Columbia, SC office on various jobsites in the surrounding area. Willingness to travel is required. Hired candidates will be considered for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3 months.

The role emphasizes safe rigging techniques, manual handling, and close coordination with crane operators to move loads and support project teams across industrial settings in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• All Safety and general job training as required by SIC.
• Observe SIC and Customer safety and quality processes at all times.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Attach pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, and chains to crane hook.
• Give directions to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.
• Set up, brace, and rig hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
• Splice rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle.
• Coordinate the movement of equipment and materials according to visual signals and directions.
• Rate information, using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Detect, recognize, and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Significant travel may be required.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Job description

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. seeks Rigging Helpers to work out of our Columbia, SC office on various jobsites in the surrounding area. Willingness to travel is required. Hired candidates will be considered for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3 months.

The role emphasizes safe rigging techniques, manual handling, and close coordination with crane operators to move loads and support project teams across industrial settings in the Southeast.