Rigger & Hoist Technician — Rail & Load Handling

Austin-Industrial; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble rigging, lift and move equipment and materials in Decatur, IL. The role requires careful setup of hoisting systems and coordination with crane operators to ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The candidate should have journeyman-level experience (3–5 years) and be proficient with hand tools and power wrenches. We offer ESOP benefits and comprehensive insurance as part of our team-oriented workforce.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

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.

Skills

Rigging

Hoisting

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power wrenches

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a skilled Rigger to assemble rigging, lift and move equipment and materials in Decatur, IL. The role requires careful setup of hoisting systems and coordination with crane operators to ensure safety and efficiency on site.

The candidate should have journeyman-level experience (3–5 years) and be proficient with hand tools and power wrenches. We offer ESOP benefits and comprehensive insurance as part of our team-oriented workforce.