Rigger Hoist & Rail- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble and move equipment in industrial work areas. You will select rigging gear, attach loads, and guide crane operators to ensure safe hoisting operations.

3–5 years journeyman experience preferred; no minimum education required. This is an on-site role in Decatur, IL, with ESOP-employee ownership and comprehensive benefits. We offer medical, dental, life, disability insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match; equal opportunity

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Education: no minimum education required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble cranes.
• Select cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load.
• Attach load with grappling devices to crane hook.
• Direct hoisting operations using hand signals and radios.
• Ensure safety rules are observed and maintained.

Skills

Rigging

Crane signaling

Hoisting

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Hand tools

Power wrenches

Job description

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.

Qualifications Required for this Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

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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