Rigger - Columbus, OH Job at MEI Industrial Solutions, Columbus, OH

  • MEI Industrial Solutions
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position at a Glance:

Location: Columbus, OH area
Relocation: Out-of-state candidates are welcome to apply; relocation to Columbus, OH or the surrounding local area is required.
Travel: This position may require travel outside of the Columbus, OH area.
Per Diem: Per diem is provided when staying overnight outside of the Columbus, OH area.
Schedule: Schedule and work hours may vary based on project requirements, customer needs, and travel.

Benefits:

  • Health

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401k with an employer match

  • Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D

  • Voluntary Life/AD&D

  • Company Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Referral Bonus Program

  • Additional Benefits

Position Summary:

Set-up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging that includes selecting proper gear and equipment based on the size, weight, dimensions, and area of movement that is necessary to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation and/or transportation. Control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair rigging and support structures. Requires the use of hand, flag, and/or verbal signals to communicate to operators and others. Riggers may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding/fabrication functions, assist in warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as necessary when not rigging.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.

  • Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.

  • Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving. May also secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.

  • Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches, etc. according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.

  • Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.

  • Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.

  • Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and/or machinery.

  • Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.

  • Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.

  • Install ground rigging for yarding lines utilizing chokers and logs, other tools as necessary.

  • Assist in fabrication, set up, and repair of rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.

  • Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.

  • Dismantle, inspect, clean, organize and store rigging equipment after use.

  • Run, operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, ariel lifts.


Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

  • HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Able to take direction and closely follow instruction.

  • Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.

  • Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Must be able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges, use welding and cutting tools, as necessary.

  • Correctly estimate weight-bearing ability of tools and equipment.

  • Read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals as required.

  • Familiar with various hand or flag signals including the use and meaning.

  • Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.

  • Valid driver’s license: CDL and/or endorsements may be required for certain positions.

  • Must be able to obtain DOT medical card upon hire (company will assist as needed).

  • Must possess either a current NCCCO Rigger Level II certification, a current NCCER Advanced Rig

Job Tags

Daily paid, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation, Night shift

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