Hoist Equipment Rigger

Key Responsibilities

• Gear Selection: Choose correct slings, shackles, cables, and hoists based on load weight, size, and balance.
• Setup and Operation: Attach pulleys and blocks to overhead structures and operate winches or hoists to lift and position materials.
• Load Communication: Direct crane operators and team members using standardized hand signals or radios during lifts.
• Equipment Inspection: Check all rigging gear for wear, damage, or defects before and after every use.
• Site Safety: Identify hazards like unstable ground or bad weather and enforce safety rules.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Physical Fitness: Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and lift heavy equipment regularly.
• Technical Skills: Capacity to read lifting plans, calculate load weights, and understand load charts.
• Experience: Previous hands-on experience in construction, industrial manufacturing, or maritime environments.