Apprentice Rigger Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

 We are proud to offer our employees: 

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that all initial safety and hazard assessments (JHA's, pre-task plans and equipment inspections) required by the company and our customers are completed before work begins
• Communicate effectively with project team members if there’s a scope of work change or safety concerns to execute the project
•  Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements. Familiar with heavy lift plans and procedures.
• Move loads and equipment according to rigging plan with appropriate rigging equipment
• Direct and control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials
• Assist with coordination of materials, labor, and equipment
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation. Keeps records of all work completed.

Requirements: 

• Identify equipment needed including types of cranes, forklifts, gantries, and determining load capacity from equipment load chart
• Calculate additions and deductions involved in lifting operations
• Consult if lift plan isn’t adequate due to job/machine layout and identify alternative lift plan options
• Rigger 2 certified & qualified
• Lock-out tag-out
• Valid Chauffeurs license
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently

Preferred Requirements: 

• Stick (Arc) welding
• CDL-A License/ DOT Med card

Equipment/tool experience: 

• Aerial – Lift Operation – Boom Lift
• Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift
• Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 140,000#
• Forklift Operation – Material handling more to 140,000#
• Telehandler
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO)
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO)
• Gantry
• Mobile gantry
• Optical & digital layout equipment (Preferred)
• Trailer loading and securing of material

Lift Director Requirements - Qualified: 

• Identify the various roles and responsibilities associated with directing a lift, planning a lift, and executing a lift. 
• Discuss proper LHE operating practices as they related to standard and critical load handling activities. 
• Explain the requirements for signaling and communication during load handling activities. 
• Review applicable manufacturer requirements, site requirements, Federal regulations, and applicable standards for rigging equipment. 
• Discuss the procedures for procuring material handling equipment. 
• Distinguish proper vs. improper crane and rigging practices. 
• Select appropriate rigging gear based upon capacity, compatibility, compliance, and load control. 
• Discuss items to be considered before, during, and after a load handling activity. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height. 
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. 
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.