Construction Rigger/Mechanical Craftsman

Acadian Contractors, Inc. continues to grow!

ABOUT US
Acadian Contractors is located in Abbeville, Louisiana on the Vermillion River. We opened our doors in 1973 and have grown to become one of the busiest, most in-demand, accurate and stable companies in the industry.

We pride ourselves on treating all of our employees with respect, rewarding those who live up to expectations and providing the safest workplace and the highest standards when it comes to tools, technology and equipment. We've since expanded to work all sectors of the Energy and Construction Industry with offices in Texas, multiple locations in Louisiana, and now Florida. From Gas Distribution to Aerospace and Subsea Fabrication, there isn't a project or job our world class execution team can't complete!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GREAT BENEFITS!
Health Insurance – Dental – Vision - 401k Match - Paid Time Off – Life – Short & Long Term Disability – Safety Incentive Program (Behavioral Based Safety Observations) - Internal Training Opportunities

SECOND TO NONE SAFETY RECORD
Our commitment to safety is passionate and not just lip service to make a press release sound pretty…
Safety is a Top Priority at Acadian Contractors, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
With Multiple Divisions and geographical locations, we have the ability to promote and train from within as well as develop employees into many different roles!

• What you'll do
  
  • Plan, lay-out, install and align equipment and machinery in accordance with all plans, specifications, tolerances and industry standards. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

• Responsibilities & Duties
  • Complete and discuss a thorough JSA prior to each task.
  • Always have a positive attitude towards internal and external customer service.
  • 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.
  • Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
  • Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
  • Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
  • Assist any operator as needed.
  • Properly torque equipment and machinery; properly rig equipment and machinery and direct crane operators on placement of same. Test all installed machinery and equipment and make all necessary adjustments and/or repairs, if any.
  • Hot bolt and tourque procedures

• Education
  • Preferably high school diploma or equivalent
• What you need to know
  
  • Preferably 3-6 months minimum experience, rigging operations
  • Preferably 1 year experience steel erection, structural fabrication
  • Familiarity and experience with OSHA safety standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
  • Able to meet all physical requirements.
  • Must have all required tools
  • Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
  • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.