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Bryce
Student
Joliet, Illinois
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Heather Jarek
Licensed Veterinary Technician/Content Writer
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Milford, New Hampshire
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Heather’s Answer
Hi, Bryce
A rigger uses pulleys, cranes, and winches to move heavy equipment and materials around a worksite. Common worksites for a rigger can be oil and gas or constructions worksite. Any industry that utilizes large-capacity cranes requires a rigger.
Here are some typical responsibilities of a rigger:
Prepare and inspect loads for transport.
Operate lifting equipment such as cables, ropes, pulleys, and winches.
Asses any risks associated with lifting and moving equipment to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Ensure safety procedures comply with state and company policies.
Clean, store, and dismantle rigging equipment
The average salary for a rigger in the United States is $23.46 an hour, but this will depend on experience, location, and relevant skills.
How to become a rigger
There is no formal educational requirement to become a rigger. The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) offers vocational courses to those who have completed class 8 or 10. These classes can equip you for government jobs to help you expand your career path.
Opportunities for Advancement
Once you gain some experience as a rigger, you can advance to a master rigger or rigging equipment inspector. These positions oversee operations at construction sites, manage workers, and ensure safety standards.
Some Skills and Characteristics for Success as a Rigger
Good communication skills
Reading and writing
Equipment maintenance
Technical knowledge
Attention to detail
I hope this information helps to answer your question!
Check out rigger courses at the Industrial Training Institute here https://www.iti.com/courses/rigging
A rigger uses pulleys, cranes, and winches to move heavy equipment and materials around a worksite. Common worksites for a rigger can be oil and gas or constructions worksite. Any industry that utilizes large-capacity cranes requires a rigger.
Here are some typical responsibilities of a rigger:
Prepare and inspect loads for transport.
Operate lifting equipment such as cables, ropes, pulleys, and winches.
Asses any risks associated with lifting and moving equipment to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Ensure safety procedures comply with state and company policies.
Clean, store, and dismantle rigging equipment
The average salary for a rigger in the United States is $23.46 an hour, but this will depend on experience, location, and relevant skills.
How to become a rigger
There is no formal educational requirement to become a rigger. The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) offers vocational courses to those who have completed class 8 or 10. These classes can equip you for government jobs to help you expand your career path.
Opportunities for Advancement
Once you gain some experience as a rigger, you can advance to a master rigger or rigging equipment inspector. These positions oversee operations at construction sites, manage workers, and ensure safety standards.
Some Skills and Characteristics for Success as a Rigger
Good communication skills
Reading and writing
Equipment maintenance
Technical knowledge
Attention to detail
I hope this information helps to answer your question!
Heather recommends the following next steps:
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Bryce
Joel Sprague
Welding/materials engineer
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East Bernard, Texas
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Joel’s Answer
Heather's response is absolutely correct! In most construction work, the typical task for a rigger involves using slings and straps to secure smaller items like pipes, valves, fittings, and pumps. These are then transported to the spot where they'll be put into place.
The most frequently used mobile cranes on construction sites, often referred to as "cherry pickers", usually have a capacity of 30 tons or less. For those riggers who've had basic training at trade schools, this is an ideal way to get their foot in the door of the industry. They might start off moving a pipe or a large fitting for the welding team or moving a valve or pump for the mechanical crew, and so on.
When it comes to heavier lifts, such as positioning a large pressure vessel in a refinery, or setting compressors on their foundations, these tasks demand detailed lifting plans. These plans, which must be approved by management, are designed to guarantee safety during the lift. As such, these more complex rigging assignments are typically reserved for those riggers with more experience under their belts.
The most frequently used mobile cranes on construction sites, often referred to as "cherry pickers", usually have a capacity of 30 tons or less. For those riggers who've had basic training at trade schools, this is an ideal way to get their foot in the door of the industry. They might start off moving a pipe or a large fitting for the welding team or moving a valve or pump for the mechanical crew, and so on.
When it comes to heavier lifts, such as positioning a large pressure vessel in a refinery, or setting compressors on their foundations, these tasks demand detailed lifting plans. These plans, which must be approved by management, are designed to guarantee safety during the lift. As such, these more complex rigging assignments are typically reserved for those riggers with more experience under their belts.