Rigger (Pasadena, Tx) Austin Industrial-AA

Austin External
Pasadena, TX
Job Description
Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment and materials, performs duties such as selecting cables and ropes, attaching blocks to fixed structures, assembling and disassembling cranes, splicing rope and wire cables, and giving direction to operators to ensure safety.

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.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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