Rigger

A rigger is a skilled professional responsible for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy loads, machinery, and equipment using specialized gear like cranes, chains, pulleys, and winches. They are essential for safety in construction, shipping, oil and gas, and entertainment industries, ensuring, that, materials are securely handled, transported, and positioned in, often, confined spaces.

Key Responsibilities of a Rigger:

• Equipment Setup: Assembling, inspecting, and maintaining rigging gear, such as cables, ropes, shackles, and winches, to ensure it can safely handle the load.
• Load Maneuvering: Attaching loads to cranes or hoists and controlling their movement to prevent accidents.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols, including conducting risk assessments, checking for potential hazards, and using proper lifting techniques.
• Communication: Using verbal and hand signals to coordinate with crane operators and other team members during lifting operations.
• Material Handling: Securing heavy structural components, machinery, and other materials for transport or installation. Wikipedia +6

• Construction Rigger: Focuses on lifting and positioning heavy materials, such as steel beams and concrete, on building sites.

Skills and Requirements:
Successful riggers possess a mix of technical knowledge in engineering principles, physical stamina, and precision in decision-making. They often require specific certifications or training, and they must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Type: Full-time