Rigger

Company: Aerotek
Location: Ruther Glen
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Aerotek is hiring for Qualified Riggers are asked to set up and repair rigging for the movement of heavy equipment. As a Rigger, you will be required to prepare the materials before loading, set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy equipment machinery, and dismantle the rigging after the job. You will also be required to communicate with the rigging team and ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.Willing to take someone entry level, but must be comfortable with a lot of labor and heavy lifting (up to 120 Ibs).Job Duties:-Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.-Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery.-Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.-Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.-Inspecting rigging before final use-Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.-Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.-Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.-Communicating with the rigging and construction team.-Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.-Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.Additional Skills & Qualifications:-2+ years of experience in Rigging -1-2 years experience working around cranes -Boom lift or scissor lift experience is preferred -MUST be able to heavy lift 100-120Ibs -Forklift experience -NCCER or CCO CertifiedWe can get individuals started as soon as possible. About Aerotek: We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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