Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Rigging Technician responsible for setting up rigging for construction projects and manufacturing plants. This role requires a solid understanding of rigging equipment, safety protocols, and the ability to interpret plans and measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Communication: Utilize proper hand signals to effectively communicate with equipment operators.
• Interpretation: Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and written instructions to ensure accurate task execution.
• Measurement: Proficiently use measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, speed square, framing square) to perform tasks accurately.
• Coordinate Understanding: Fully understand Plant North and drawing coordinates for precise positioning.
• Rigging Knowledge: Have specific knowledge of rigging equipment, including their capacities and applications.
• Equipment Inspection: Inspect all rigging equipment for wear, damage, or deterioration prior to use.
• Material Handling: Attach slings, chokers, spreader bars, etc., to materials for movement, and manually move items using hoists, chain falls, snatch blocks, or come-alongs.
• Lift Planning: Act as a safety observer during equipment lifts and assist in pre-planning lifts.
• Load Guidance: Guide loads during lifts and positioning, signaling operators for directional instructions.
• Structural Climbing: Climb structures as needed to guide and position loads accurately.
• Load Stabilization: Assist in connecting or stabilizing loads before detaching them from equipment.
• Rigging Removal: Detach loads and remove rigging equipment post-lift.
• Outrigger Handling: Place and remove outrigger pads from cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Safety Checks: Perform daily safety checks to ensure all equipment is operating safely.
• Documentation: Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties as required.
• Hazard Response: Understand and appropriately respond to safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smoke detection, warning tags, sirens).
• Craft Support: Work in other crafts as needed, taking direction from skilled workers or foremen.
• Construction Knowledge: Maintain a basic understanding of construction processes in heavy industrial environments.
• Project Support: Provide additional support to projects as directed by supervision.