Rigger (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin External
Houston, TX
Category Operations
Job Description
Austin Industrial is seeking a Rigger to assemble rigging to lift and move various equipment and materials to and from industrial work areas. The Rigger will perform duties such as selecting cables and ropes, assembling and disassembling cranes, and monitoring others observance of safety rules.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Paid time off
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