*Rigger Journeyman

TIC - The Industrial Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a skilled rigger to plan and execute the installation of heavy equipment and structures. This role involves working in diverse environments, using various tools, and maintaining safety protocols on site. Candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate proficiency in rigging techniques, as well as strong communication and analytical skills, to contribute effectively to ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and skills necessary for the rigging position.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• May require a driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and correct deficiencies.
• Identify suitable rigging points and develop necessary rigging procedures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tool Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 171056

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out and install all necessary rigging components for lifting and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, etc. in accordance with all plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Setting up and rigging large-scale heavy equipment.
• Position, align, or level machines, equipment, and or structures.
• Shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging of same for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals.
• Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Select riggin components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities
• Identify suitable rigging points for the load to be handled and select the rated rigging based on its anticipated tension
• Maintain working understanding of LHE dynamics and their associated hazards
  
  

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
  
  

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,
  
  

so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor
  
  

weather conditions

• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
  
  

required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and

maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across
  
  

construction/industrial site

• Must have required tools
• May require drivers license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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