Rigger (Freeport, Tx) Austin Industrial

Rigger

This person will be able to assemble rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects cables, ropes, pullup, winches, blocks and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.


• Attach pullup and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings and gin pole boom with bolts and clamps.


• Assembles and disassembles cranes.


• Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle.


• Attach load with grappling devices, such as loops, wire rope and chains to crane hook.


• Gives direction to operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled using hand signals and radios.


• Sets up, braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches.


• Responsible for observing and monitoring others observance of all safety rules.


• Maintain current certifications to meet regulations.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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