Rigger

Needed: Rigger in Kansas City, MO
$22/$76
50 hours per week

Position Summary
Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material to construction project.
Primary 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
Qualifications

Qualifications
Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience
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