Rigger: Industrial Machinery Relocation Specialist

MEI Industrial Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking an experienced Rigger to set up, assemble, and disassemble job-specific rigging for moving heavy machinery and equipment. You will select gear based on load size and movement area, communicate via signals, and operate or assist with various rigging and hauling tasks on-site.

The role requires adherence to safety standards, reading blueprints, and using precision tools. CDL may be required for certain duties; the job is physical and often outdoors at the work

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to follow directions and closely follow instruction.
• Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
• Read measuring tools including tape measures, levels, calipers & gauges.
• Valid driver’s license: CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.
• Willing to learn safety requirements, including PPE.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging for moving.
• Select appropriate gear according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
• Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting and moving loads.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and/or machinery.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs.
• Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize and store rigging equipment after use.
• Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts.

Skills

Following directions

Blueprints reading

Reading measuring tools

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Critical thinking

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Higher education preferred for advanced positions

Tools

CDL

Jack skating

Leveling tools

Dollies

Calipers

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking an experienced Rigger to set up, assemble, and disassemble job-specific rigging for moving heavy machinery and equipment. You will select gear based on load size and movement area, communicate via signals, and operate or assist with various rigging and hauling tasks on-site.

The role requires adherence to safety standards, reading blueprints, and using precision tools. CDL may be required for certain duties; the job is physical and often outdoors at the work