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Rigger/Operator

Ignite Industrial Professionals
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025

Ignite Industrial Professional is looking for qualified candidates for one of our Clients located in the Columbus Area.

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 and 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 chainfalls, 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.
  • OSHA10 for Construction Certification is required at the time of hire.

Advanced Position Requirements (Rigger 3; Lead Rigger 1, 2, 3, or 4; Rigging Foreman):

  • HS diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
  • Three to five years of rigging or directly relatable experience. Additional years’ experience is preferred for advanced Rigger positions.
  • Ability to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
  • Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
  • Advanced use of or knowledge in jack skating, leveling tools, dollies, etc.
  • Able to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard rigging practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This is very physical, hands-on work. A Rigger must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights, and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Columbus, OH 43228 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Columbus, OH 43228: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28

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