Riggers
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
30 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Riggers: $62,060 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | Management |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Attach rigging to objects so they can be moved. | General |
| Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery. | General |
| Load materials or equipment. | General |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Autodesk Maya | Graphics or photo imaging software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Master Rigger and Signaler/Lift Director | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Signal Person and Rigger Level 1 | National Elevator Industry Educational Program | Not Available |
| Certified Signal Person and Rigger Level 2 | National Elevator Industry Educational Program | Not Available |
| ETCP Certified Rigger - Arena | Professional Lighting and Sound Association | Not Available |
| ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre | Professional Lighting and Sound Association | Not Available |
| Rigger Level II | National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators | Not Available |
| Rigger and Signal Person Certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research | Not Available |
| Rigger and Signaler | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Rigging Equipment Inspector | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Train-The-Trainer Rigger/Signalperson | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |