Riggers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,990 - 75,930; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Rigger to set up and repair rigging for construction, manufacturing, and other industries. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe movement of heavy equipment, testing rigging for reliability, and maintaining equipment. Required skills include critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving. The average salary for Riggers in the United States ranges from $29,990 to $75,930, making this a rewarding career path. Opportunities for job growth in various states are significant.

Qualifications

• Using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Giving full attention to what others are saying.
• Managing own and others' time effectively.
• Controlling operations of equipment and systems.
• Monitoring machine indicators for proper function.
• Identifying complex problems and developing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Set up or repair rigging for various industries.
• Control movement of heavy equipment safely.
• Test rigging for safety and reliability.
• Clean and maintain machine surfaces.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Time Management

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

All About Riggers

Rigger Job Description: Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

A Day in the Life of a Rigger

• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
• Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Types of Rigger

• Yacht Rigger
• Loft Rigger
• Heavy Lift Rigger
• Rigger Apprentice
• Rigger Helper