Rigger Hoist & Rail- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP (employee-owned)

401K plan

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble rigging for lifting and moving equipment in industrial settings. The role requires 3-5 years journeyman experience and no formal education minimum, with duties including selecting rigging hardware and directing crane operations to ensure safety.

We offer comprehensive benefits and we are an ESOP company, providing an employee-owned structure and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years journeyman level experience.
• Current safety certifications maintained as required.
• No minimum education required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and disassembles cranes and rigging equipment.
• Selects cables, ropes, pullups, winches, blocks and sheaves according to load.
• Attaches loads with grappling devices to crane hooks.
• Gives direction to crane operator using hand signals and radios.
• Maintains safety rules and observes worksite safety.
• Sets up hoisting equipment with hand tools and power wrenches.

Skills

Rigging

Crane signaling

Safety compliance

Education

No formal education required

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.

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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.

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