Lead Rigger 1

The Lead Rigger position is responsible for all activities that take place on the assigned job site. 

• Responsible for all job site management activities of the rigging crew of up to 12 people. 
• Develops, plans and implements crew and alignment with customer and salesmen with direction of job. 
• Directs workforce to meet operational goals in terms of volume, cost, quality, safety and schedule. 
• Directly supervises and works with one or more machinery moving crews.
• Hands on supervisory role with the ability to effectively move machinery utilizing forklifts, skates and jacks, and cranes.
• Develop, train and instruct machinery moving crews in best known rigging operation practices and procedures including safety.
• Work closely with safety personnel in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations and reporting and equipment or property damage incidents investigations and reporting.
• Build customer and employee relationships with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effectively manage job site projects by documenting and organizing all project information to ensure they are accurate and contain all necessary information. 
• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct representative of MEI corporate mission, vision and values. 
• Work alongside field technicians in assembly and erecting of machine tools.
• Drive to customer job sites and work and direct all activities on customer job sites.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when required.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License, Class A CDL preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ machinery moving foreman experience or comparable experience within the machinery moving industry
• Minimum five (5) years’ Crane Rigging & Signaling experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience moving machinery with forklift, skating, leveling and anchoring of machines

Professional Skills

• Highly self-directed and motivated
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and project management skills

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment in all climates.   Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism.  Take pride in your work and in the company.  Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.   Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect. 

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Company Benefits: MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program

MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.