Rigger - Machinery Mover

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Boston Full Time Field Operations Salisbury, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

• Location:
  
  Salisbury, MA
• Relocation:
  Out-of-state candidates are welcome to apply; relocation to Salisbury, MA or the surrounding local area is required. Eligible out-of-state candidates may receive a $5,000 relocation allowance.
• Schedule:
  
  Typical hours are approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Schedule may vary based on project and customer needs.
• Travel:
  Travel may be required based on project and customer needs.
• Per Diem:
  Per diem is provided when staying overnight outside of the Salisbury, MA area.
• Role:
  Hands-on position performing rigging, machinery moving, equipment handling, and related work on assigned job sites.

• Health
• Vision
• 401k with an employer match
• Company Paid Basic Life/AD&DD
• Voluntary Life/AD&DD
• Company Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Additional Benefits

MEI Industrial Solutions is a professional machinery moving company providing quality machinery moving services nationwide, including rigging, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing services.

Our clients range across industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Institutional, Manufacturing, and Medical, as well as companies in many other industries. We are known in the industry for our professionalism, safety focus, quality methods, and skilled teams.

The Salisbury, MA team supports a variety of projects, including relocations, heavy equipment installations and removals, crane work, concrete work, millwrighting, transportation, and storage. The location also has welders and carpenters supporting project work. Projects primarily serve Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare & Pharma, Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, and General Manufacturing customers.

We are guided by our corporate values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results.

Set-up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging that includes selecting proper gear and equipment based on the size, weight, dimensions, and area of movement that is necessary to safely secure machinery, tools, and equipment for relocation and/or transportation. Control, manipulate, fabricate, and repair rigging and support structures. Requires the use of hand, flag, and/or verbal signals to communicate to operators and others.

Riggers may drive a commercial vehicle, perform maintenance or welding/fabrication functions, assist in warehouse activities, or perform other tasks as necessary when not rigging.

• Visually inspect and test rigging materials to ensure safety and reliability.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery or equipment.
• Use hand and/or power tools to attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare for moving. May also secure machinery or equipment to prevent movement.
• Select appropriate gear such as cables, pulleys, vices, winches, etc. according to load weights and sizes, work area, and job specifications.
• Be aware of obstacles, surrounding structures, barriers or objects and the location of other people.
• Signal or verbally communicate with workers and others engaged in hoisting, suspending, and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, heavy equipment and/or machinery.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chain falls, gin poles,…