Journeyman Rigger
Summary
Plan, lay-out and install all necessary rigging components for lifting and installing equipment, machinery, pipe, steel, etc. in accordance with all plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Making sure we take care of a project from start to finish is a big part of what we focus on. That means we have teams on job sites in various parts of the country that are able to take the products we have shipped from our fabrication warehouse and install them directly on site. Our rigging and tool installation teams are able to efficiently erect any structure following all safety protocols for a safe and quick install.
The key services that we provide are site verification, 3D modeling, detailing, crating, shipping, rigging, and install of equipment and tools. Our rigging and install team installs pedestals, equipment, and specialty semiconductor tools within new and operational facilities. They also are uniquely qualified and have extensive experience erecting structural steel within an operating clean room manufacturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
• Setting up and rigging large-scale heavy equipment.
• Position, align, or level machines, equipment, and or structures.
• Shakeout of items to be installed into erectable sequence and rigging of same for crane hoisting with a thorough knowledge and use of crane signals.
• Guide rigged items into position using a tag line.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities.
• Identify suitable rigging points for the load to be handled and select the rated rigging based on its anticipated tension.
• Maintain working understanding of load handling equipment dynamics and their associated hazards.
Qualifications
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Previous experience moving equipment in a semiconductor fab is very helpful.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Requirements
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all the required tools.
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
