Rigger/Millwright

Description

We are looking for experienced Riggers/Heavy Machinery Movers. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. Looking at candidates that have a general understanding of heavy equipment rigging, rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other equipment to move machinery.

Essential Duties to include:

• •Must have high level of mechanical aptitude
• •Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
• •Valid driver’s license with promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL
• •Inspect and prepare loads to be moved
• •Heavy lifting
• •Determine proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
• •Select the appropriate rigging equipment and inspect before each use
• •Prepare rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
• •Load and unload semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
• •Use proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
• •Determine weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
• •Uncrate materials using power tools
• •Wrap, band, and pack equipment
• •Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
• •Break down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
• •Ongoing inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
• •Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures

Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Preferred but not required: Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
• •Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
• •Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
• •Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
• •Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $23 - $25 per hour.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• •Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• •Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
• •Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
• •Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
• •Must be able to work at heights
• •Must be able to work in noisy environments