Rigger; Position, No Per Diem

Overview

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Rigger

Location:

Henderson, TX

Type:
Full time / NO PER DIEM

• Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned construction, maintenance, or repair tasks involving rigging and lifting equipment in a safe manner.
• 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 equipment such 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.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools, and equipment and using hand tools.
• 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.
• Gives suitable assignments to helpers. Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Other duties as assigned

• Five (5) years of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess valid drivers’ license with a good driving record

In addition to being knowledgeable in all Basic and Intermediate Rigger tasks, the Advanced Rigger must also:

• Demonstrate advanced level of proficiency in all the rigger tasks.
• Perform specific rigging operations as they relate to blind hoists, traveling with a load, working in close quarters, and lift procedures for personnel.
• Apply specific rigging criteria from the manufacturer or equipment representative to the safe and appropriate methods of erection, dismantling, jumping, and reconfiguring of cranes.
• Apply specific rigging criteria for lifting a single load with multiple cranes.
• Identify and interpret load indicator and safety devices, capacity or load charts, specific mechanical advantages, the center of gravity as it relates to the rigging operation, as well as the effects of angles or indirect pulling in the rigging operation.
• Be proficient in the direction of single, multiple specialized lifts.
• Be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the design, documentation, and implementation of lift planning.

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all company policies
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program
• Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education
• Attends safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management
• Attends various training classes as may be assigned by management
• 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 things clearly that are beyond arm’s…