Rigger Journeyman- FFPS

TIC - The Industrial Company; Louisiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Rigging Technician to set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment on construction sites. You will work with crane hoisting and tag-line guidance to position loads safely and efficiently.

The role requires reading plans, following specifications, and maintaining awareness of rigging hazards and LHE dynamics. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are preferred; OSHA training and safety mindset are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient with measurement tools and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and rig large-scale heavy equipment.
• Position, align, or level machines, equipment, and/or structures.
• RIG crane hoisting with proper signals and a tag line for guidance.
• Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, and time for work activities.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans and specs and correct as needed.
• Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for load handling.
• Identify rigging points and choose rated rigging based on tension.
• Maintain understanding of LHE dynamics and associated hazards.

Skills

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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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.

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

May require U.S. Driver License
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Work Setting & Job 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.