Rigging Technician: Move Heavy Machinery & Installations

Omega Morgan; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Morgan in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Rigger to join our field crews. You will rig, move, install, and dismantle machinery, ensuring proper alignment and secure anchoring at customer sites.

You will work with pulleys, hoists, and rigging gear, coordinating with Foremen to move heavy equipment safely in industrial environments. This role is safety-sensitive and requires training and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic rigging practices.
• Interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to understand 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.

Responsibilities

• Rigging and securing loads for movement.
• Moving, installing, and dismantling equipment.
• Aligning, leveling, and anchoring machinery.
• Attaching loads to rigging using hand and power tools.
• Working with pulleys, blocks, chain falls, hoists, and related rigging equipment.
• Helping control the movement of heavy equipment through tight spaces.
• Learning correct equipment-placement and tie-down procedures.
• Signaling or directing workers during 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 with Foremen and crews to develop machinery-moving skills.
• Using PPE and following jobsite safety requirements.
• Working onsite at customer locations.

Skills

Rigging basics

Weight handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment (pulleys, hoists)

Job description

Omega Morgan in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Rigger to join our field crews. You will rig, move, install, and dismantle machinery, ensuring proper alignment and secure anchoring at customer sites.

You will work with pulleys, hoists, and rigging gear, coordinating with Foremen to move heavy equipment safely in industrial environments. This role is safety-sensitive and requires training and travel as needed.