Rigger; Position, No Per Diem

Position: Rigger (Permanent Position, No Per Diem)
* Calculates needs of job to be done and uses right equipment to meet established Safety Procedures.
* Plans, lays out, assembles, repairs, and installs complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging.
* Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing plant or on construction project.
* Uses such equipment as chain falls, gin poles, tackle blocks, gallows frames, or combinations of these to rig for moving objects through confined areas.
* Uses complex multi-point suspension techniques to permit maneuvering over, under, and around obstacles by tilting, dipping, and turning the suspended load.
* Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
* Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps.
* Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hook.
* Gives directions to Equipment Operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals or radio.
* Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches.
* Ensure that the rigging equipment and materials have the required capacity for the job and that all items are in good condition, are currently qualified (inspection is up to date), and are properly used.
* Confirm that the load path is clear of personnel and obstacles.
* Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned
- Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned construction, maintenance, or repair tasks involving rigging and lifting equipment in a safe manner.

- Performs miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools.

- Gives suitable assignments to helpers.  Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.

- Five (5) years of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks
** all Basic and Intermediate Rigger tasks**- Demonstrate advanced level of proficiency in all the rigger tasks.

- Be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the design, documentation, and implementation of lift planning.

- Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program
- Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
- Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work
- Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.
* Manual and finger dexterity
* Eye-hand coordination
* Depth perception
* Ability to see small detail
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting
* Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
* Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing
* Ability to reach below knees while standing
* Ability to stoop or kneel
* Ability to work 50 or more hours each week
- Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity)- Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks and conducts safety meetings
- Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel
- Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)- Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions
- Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the…