Certified Rigger

2 months ago


Kingsport, Tennessee, United States CAM Industrial Solutions Full time
Certified Rigger Job Description

CAM Industrial Solutions is seeking a skilled Certified Rigger to join our team. As a Certified Rigger, you will be responsible for assembling rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Loads, transports, unloads, and assists in selecting 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 direction to crane operator or hoisting engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety or workers and material handled using hand signals, loudspeaker, two-way radio, or telephone
  • Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches
  • Assembles and disassembles cranes
  • Splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle
  • Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
Requirements:
  • Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience
  • NCCER Certified Plus
  • Knowledge of complex rigging; heavy rigging; change crane boom and cable; electrical safety; ladder and scaffold safety; introduction to lifting machinery; wire ropes basics; basic rigging; fire prevention; sizing of chokers; load charts; cutting torches; and basic knowledge of blueprint reading
Physical Requirements:
  • Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions