Rigging Technician: Move Big Machinery Safely

Omega-Morgan; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Morgan is seeking a Rigger in New Braunfels, TX, to rig and move heavy machinery at customer sites. The role requires learning proper rigging, weight balance, and safety procedures while working with Foremen and field crews across industrial environments.

You will install, secure, and dismantle equipment, operate related rigging gear, and perform site-based lifting with safety as a priority. The position is full-time and on-site at customer locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic rigging practices.
• Interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to understand and apply concepts involving weight, balance, and measurement.
• Willingness to complete required safety and rigging training.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Foremen and field crews.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and suspended or moving loads.
• Ability to work at customer locations and in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Rigging and securing loads for movement.
• Moving, installing, and dismantling equipment.
• Aligning, leveling, and anchoring machinery.
• Attaching loads to rigging using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Working with pulleys, blocks, hoists, and related rigging equipment.
• Helping control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow or difficult spaces.
• Learning correct equipment-placement and tie-down procedures.
• Signaling or verbally directing workers involved in hoisting and moving loads.
• Dismantling and storing rigging equipment after use.
• Operating forklifts and other equipment when trained and qualified.
• Completing required training and safety certifications.
• Working closely with Foremen and experienced crews to continue developing machinery-moving skills.
• Using appropriate PPE and following jobsite safety requirements.
• Working onsite at customer locations.

Skills

Rigging practices

Weight balance concepts

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging hardware

Hoists

Pulleys

Job description

Omega Morgan is seeking a Rigger in New Braunfels, TX, to rig and move heavy machinery at customer sites. The role requires learning proper rigging, weight balance, and safety procedures while working with Foremen and field crews across industrial environments.

You will install, secure, and dismantle equipment, operate related rigging gear, and perform site-based lifting with safety as a priority. The position is full-time and on-site at customer locations.