Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Rigging Foreman – Machinery Moving & Plant Relocation

Locations:
Winston Salem, NC, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC

Seeking an experienced Rigging Foreman to lead a working crew specializing in machinery moving, equipment installation, and plant relocation projects.

This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for directing field crews while actively participating in the work. Projects are primarily local and regional, allowing employees to return home most nights.

• Lead a crew on machinery moving, rigging, equipment installation, and plant relocation projects.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, machinery skates, jacks, chain falls, hoists, and other rigging equipment.
• Plan lifts, direct crew members, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Load, move, position, level, and align industrial machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret lift plans, blueprints, layouts, and drawings.
• Communicate with customers and complete daily job documentation.
• Travel to customer job sites as required.
• Work overtime and weekends when necessary.

• 1–3 years of experience in rigging, machinery moving, machinery installation, or related industrial work.
• Two or more years of leadership or foreman experience.
• Ability to read lift plans, blueprints, and layouts.
• Strong understanding of safe rigging practices and heavy equipment handling.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in industrial environments throughout the day.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must wear required PPE and work safely around heavy equipment.