Rigger Journeyman Certified

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

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is seeking a skilled Rigger to plan, layout, and install rigging components for heavy equipment. The role involves setting up and aligning machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and requires a high school diploma along with NCCER Advanced Certification. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be proficient in using various tools safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment.
• Inspect subordinate’s work for compliance and take corrective actions.
• Select rigging components and develop rigging procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCER Advanced Certification

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Position Summary
Plan, layout, 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.

Requisition ID: 168286

Experience Level: Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

1. Set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment.
2. Position, align, or level machines, equipment, and structures.
3. Perform shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging for crane hoisting, using proper signals.
4. Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
5. Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed.
6. Inspect subordinate’s work for compliance, identify deficiencies, and take corrective actions.
7. Select rigging components and develop rigging procedures for load handling.
8. Identify suitable rigging points and select rated rigging based on tension.
9. Maintain understanding of LHE dynamics and hazards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
• Proficient in safe use of electrical, hand, power, and measurement tools.

Requirements

• Ability to move about a construction site, including standing, walking, kneeling, and crawling.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Use ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical platforms safely.
• Work in confined, cluttered, and uneven environments.
• Lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Possess required tools and possibly a U.S. Driver's License.
• NCCER Advanced Certification required.
• Follow safety and project rules and pass drug/alcohol testing.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all applicable human rights laws.