Rigger jobs in California
Rigger facilitates the movement and positioning of heavy equipment, materials and cargo. Sets up rigging, slings, pulleys, winches, dollies and ropes to safely maneuver loads. Being a Rigger coordinates moving activities with others using hand or other signals. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Rigger may be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Rigger jobs
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- Nationwide Skilled Trades
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National, CA
FULL_TIME
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Hiring Immediately!Navy Boatswain's Mate highly encouraged to apply.
Must be able to work long hours when required.
Wind Turbine Erector, Crane Operator; Elevated Causeway System (Modular) Specialist; Mineman; NAMTS Rigger/Weight Tester; Steelworker, Iron Worker, Aviation Boatswain- Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
- Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
- Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
Job Duties:- 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.
- They use weight handling equipment such as fork trucks, cranes, wire ropes (all types), end fittings, slings, winches, chain falls, boat slings, boat davits, and horizontal and verticals pad-eyes.
- Will normally be able to perform all the following tasks: examine objects to be moved, estimate their size, shape and weight and decide on the type of equipment necessary
- Install cables, pulleys and other tackle; choose or make slinging equipment and attach it to the load
- Utilize rigging cables, slings and tackle
- Inspect, maintain and repair equipment of trade.
Requirements:- Responsible for the lifting and moving of heavy and bulky objects, whether aboard ships or around the shipyard.
- Must have a working knowledge of selecting and using the various rigging hardware, such as ropes, slings, shackles, clamps, chain falls, and come-a-longs.
- Must also be able to calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads.
- Responsible for installing the safety nets, anchor chains, elevator cables, and mooring ropes onboard the ships and for line handling of the cables and ropes when docking or undocking the ship
Shipyard Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer - 14 Days Ago
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- Connect Staffing
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Wilmington, CA
FULL_TIME
- MINIMUM 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE AS A RIGGER. Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking a well skilled Rigger for a company that performs rigging along with world class testing and equipment rentals in the city of W...
- 3 Days Ago
RIGGER
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
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Point, CA
FULL_TIME
- You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Ha...
- 1 Month Ago
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- NSC Technologies
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San Diego, CA
INTERN,CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY
- ```Duties```- Safely and efficiently rig and move heavy equipment and machinery- Perform inspections of rigging equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety- Determine appropriate rigging metho...
- 26 Days Ago
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- Bigger Hammer Production Services
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Los Angeles, CA
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionBigger Hammer Production Services has provided quality A.V. technicians, stagehands, and riggers across Southern California since 1996. We've built our reputation as a leader in the...
- 1 Month Ago
Rigger (FT)
- NationwideSkilled Trades,
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National, CA
FULL_TIME
- Hiring Immediately!Navy Boatswain's Mate highly encouraged to apply.Must be able to work long hours when required.Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.Signal or verbally direct workers engage...
- 6 Days Ago
Rigger jobs at Popular Companies
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- BAE Systems
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Norfolk, VA
- **Job Description** The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, e...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Trade Team
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Norfolk, VA
- Job Description Job Description RIGGER –JD Job Duties and Tasks for: Rigger 1) Align, level, and anchor machinery. 2) At...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Tidewater Staffing
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Norfolk, VA
- Job Description Job Description Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking Riggers for work in Norfolk, VA. Job Description...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Rigger
- Shipyard Staffing
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Norfolk, VA
- Job Description Job Description Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring for Riggers for work in Norfolk, VA. Job Descripti...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Tidewater Staffing
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Portsmouth, VA
- Rigger Responsibilities: Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved. Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- ProLift Rigging Co
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Austin, TX
- Job Description Job Description ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company tha...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Bass Pro Shops
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Rogers, MN
- POSITION SUMMARY: The Rigger uses mechanical and power tools to install and connect motors and accessories on boats or A...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- BHI Energy
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Southport, NC
- Details: The Rigger typically has 2-3 years and supporting documented field experience and is proficient in the sizing u...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About California
California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Rigger jobs
$49,419 to $59,821
Most Popular Cities in California for Rigger Jobs
What does a Rigger do?
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