Rigging Technician – Field Ops (Chattanooga)

Aarigging; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time Rigger to set up, assemble, and disassemble rigging for relocation and/or transportation of machinery and equipment. You will select gear, inspect materials, and work with hand and power tools to prepare loads for movement.

The role requires physical work, adherence to safety protocols, and clear communication with the team to coordinate hoisting and handling operations on site.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to take direction and closely follow instruction.
• Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Must be able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges, use welding and cutting tools, as necessary.
• Correctly estimate weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.
• Familiar with various hand or flag signals including the use and meaning.
• Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Valid driver’s license: CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving. May also secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.
• Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches, etc. according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
• Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and/or machinery.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs, other tools as necessary.
• Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize and store rigging equipment after use.
• Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, ariel lifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools use

Safety compliance

PPE and safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Welding tools

Cutting tools

Dollies

Leveling tools

Job description

MEI in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time Rigger to set up, assemble, and disassemble rigging for relocation and/or transportation of machinery and equipment. You will select gear, inspect materials, and work with hand and power tools to prepare loads for movement.

The role requires physical work, adherence to safety protocols, and clear communication with the team to coordinate hoisting and handling operations on site.