Rigging Technician: Move Heavy Machinery Safely

Omega Morgan, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/Vacation/Sick

Job summary

Omega Morgan, Inc. seeks a Rigger to perform rigging, load securing, forklift operation, and assist with moving equipment on customer sites. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires strict adherence to safety protocols.

The role involves aligning levels, attaching loads, and working with foremen to learn the process of moving large machinery. Onsite work at customer locations is common, with PPE and safety training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Rigging practices.
• An interest in transportation and machinery moving.
• Ability to apply concepts of weights, balances and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Aligns levels and anchors machinery.
• Attaches loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving by using hand and power tools.
• Obtains necessary training and safety certifications to complete tasks.
• Attends rigging class as required
• Works closely with the Foreman and crews to learn the process of moving machinery and items of size and weight.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Manipulates rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.

Skills

Rigging practices

Machinery movement

Weights & balance concepts

Transportation interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omega Morgan, Inc. seeks a Rigger to perform rigging, load securing, forklift operation, and assist with moving equipment on customer sites. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires strict adherence to safety protocols.

The role involves aligning levels, attaching loads, and working with foremen to learn the process of moving large machinery. Onsite work at customer locations is common, with PPE and safety training provided.