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Rigger
Riggers assemble and install rigging gear such as cables,
ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move or position
machinery, structural steel and other heavy objects.
A rigger may perform the following tasks:
- examine objects to be moved, estimate their size, shape
and weight and decide on the type of equipment necessary
- erect a temporary jib or derrick if required, and
install cables, pulleys and other tackle
- choose or make slinging equipment and attach it to the
load
- erect cranes and mobile crane booms, increase the height
of tower cranes by bolting component parts in place and
rigging cables
- splice ropes and cables to make slings and tackle
- erect structural steel for buildings or plants under
construction
- erect precast-concrete panels used on facades of
buildings
- inspect, maintain and repair equipment
- make sure that safety requirements are met at all times.
Riggers mainly work outdoors on construction sites, but can
also work on ships, in factories and mines, and in the
entertainment industry in setting up stages, etc.
Required Skills - Rigger
- enjoy outdoor, practical work
- physically fit
- able to work at heights
- good with hands
- able to work as part of a team
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