Rigger Journeyman

Tic Inc; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC_Craft is seeking a skilled rigger to plan, lay out, and install rigging for heavy equipment and machinery. You will set up and align items, use tag lines with crane signals, and oversee safe placement in erectable sequences.

Responsibilities include estimating resources, inspecting work for compliance, and selecting rigging points based on load, with a strong emphasis on safety and heights work.

Qualifications

• Basic rigging knowledge and practical experience in lifting and setting equipment.
• Strong ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency with electrical, hand, power, layout and measurement tools.
• Ability to adhere to safety and project rules while working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay-out and install rigging components for lifting equipment and machinery.
• Position, align, or level machines and structures.
• Rig and guide items into place using tag lines and crane signals.
• Estimate sizes, distances and resources needed for tasks.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 190638

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

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: TIC_Craft