Rigger Journeyman: Heavy Equipment Rigging & Installations

Tic Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a skilled rigger to plan, lay out and install rigging for heavy equipment, machinery, piping, and structures in accordance with plans and standards.

You will work outdoors, climb and work at heights, and follow crane signals while selecting rigging points and assessing loads. Strong communication and tool proficiency are essential for safe and compliant operations.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Crane signaling

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

TIC – The Industrial Company in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a skilled rigger to plan, lay out and install rigging for heavy equipment, machinery, piping, and structures in accordance with plans and standards.

You will work outdoors, climb and work at heights, and follow crane signals while selecting rigging points and assessing loads. Strong communication and tool proficiency are essential for safe and compliant operations.