Rigging Technician I: Safe Lifts & Clear Signals

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rigging 1 role at M.C. Dean involves independently performing routine rigging for known loads, selecting gear, and signaling crane operators.

You will verify load points, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, controlled lifts following approved methods. Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining safety zones, conducting pre-use inspections, and coordinating with team members to ensure accurate rigging and signaling for routine lifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience, or combination of equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Review routine lift instructions for load weight, center of gravity, pick and set points, travel route, rigging configuration, and assigned team roles.
• Establish routine exclusion zones and verify crew positions, escape paths, signal method, travel-path clearance, and landing-area readiness.
• Perform pre-use inspections of slings, shackles, hooks, eyebolts, chain hoists, and below-the-hook devices; remove defective gear from service.
• Select routine rigging that matches the known load, hitch, connection point, environment, required reach, and rated capacity.
• Use approved charts or tables to account for sling angle and hitch configuration and verify every connection and sling leg meets the required load.
• Build standard vertical, choker, and basket hitches; verify sling seating, hardware orientation, edge protection, blocking, and tag-line placement.
• Conduct controlled test lifts to confirm balance, rigging seating, brake response, and clear travel; correct only within the approved method.
• Give accurate standard hand or radio signals for routine lifts when designated and qualified; stop when communication is unclear or interrupted.
• Guide loads through planned routes while controlling swing, rotation, and snagging; land loads on prepared support and verify stability before de-rigging.
• Use approved hoists, come-alongs, jacks, skates, rollers, and cribbing within rated limits when qualified for the task.
• Stop and escape unknown load weight, damaged lifting points, blind or critical work, tight clearances, changed conditions, or any lift outside routine criteria.
• Communicate status, damage, deviations, and handoff needs; help Rigging Helpers learn gear inspection, staging, signaling basics, and safe positioning.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Aerial lift

MEWP

Chain hoist

Job description

The Rigging 1 role at M.C. Dean involves independently performing routine rigging for known loads, selecting gear, and signaling crane operators.

You will verify load points, inspect equipment, and ensure safe, controlled lifts following approved methods. Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining safety zones, conducting pre-use inspections, and coordinating with team members to ensure accurate rigging and signaling for routine lifts.