Rigging Mechanical Fitter - Heavy Lifts & Crane Ops

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Pelzer, SC seeks a Rigging Mechanical Fitter to safely move, position, and assemble large mechanical components in our manufacturing environment. You will operate overhead cranes, read blueprints, and follow strict lifting procedures to keep production on track.

You should have hands-on experience with rigging equipment, load control, and industrial safety practices, plus the ability to work well in a team on complex lifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience rigging, crane operation, heavy material handling, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to inspect and use rigging equipment and lifting devices safely.
• Experience reading blueprints, assembly drawings, or technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, safety-focused attitude in support of plant goals for reliability, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Safely inspect, select, and use rigging equipment including slings, shackles, chains, hooks, spreader bars, and other lifting devices.
• Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment to lift, move, position, and install large components.
• Determine load weights, center of gravity, and proper rigging methods to ensure safe lifts.
• Perform pre-use inspections of cranes, lifting devices, and rigging equipment and report any deficiencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, lift plans, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Assemble and fit mechanical components using hand tools, torque wrenches, and other assembly equipment.
• Work closely with team members to safely execute complex lifts and support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, assemblies, and completed work.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, lifting, and plant safety requirements.

Skills

Rigging

Crane operation

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Torque wrenches

Rigging equipment inspection

Job description

Vertiv in Pelzer, SC seeks a Rigging Mechanical Fitter to safely move, position, and assemble large mechanical components in our manufacturing environment. You will operate overhead cranes, read blueprints, and follow strict lifting procedures to keep production on track.

You should have hands-on experience with rigging equipment, load control, and industrial safety practices, plus the ability to work well in a team on complex lifts.