Rigger/Millwright
Location: Sidney, OH | Approximately 90% travel throughout the U.S.
Shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM | Travel assignments may vary
Pay: $28.00–$32.00 per hour
Job Summary
Express Employment is seeking an experienced and dedicated Rigger/Millwright for a full-time position based out of Sidney, Ohio. This role involves approximately 90% travel throughout the United States and focuses on safely rigging, moving, installing, aligning, dismantling, and reassembling heavy machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform equipment lifts by selecting appropriate rigging methods, identifying hazards, and determining load center of gravity.
- Safely use rigging equipment including slings, shackles, chokers, chain falls, cables, and ropes, and properly communicate with equipment operators using standard hand signals.
- Move heavy machinery and equipment safely, including through confined spaces, while recognizing and controlling potential lifting and moving hazards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed repair drawings related to machinery and equipment.
- Dismantle machinery as needed for repair or transportation and accurately reassemble equipment at the appropriate location.
- Build solid machine foundations and align and level machinery and equipment to manufacturer specifications.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Journeyman-level millwright training or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of forklift/crane operator experience.
- Extensive knowledge of construction equipment, machinery, rigging practices, and safe material handling.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel approximately 90% of the time throughout the U.S.
- Ability to work weekends and/or holidays as required and possess a valid passport or be willing to obtain one if needed for travel.