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: 

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in dismantling, moving, assembling, and installing industrial machinery to ensure work is performed safely, correctly, and timely
• Oversee and lead a team of millwrights in the installation of machinery, conveyor systems, pulleys, mechanical clutches, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed drawings
• Perform precise alignment and leveling of machine components
• Train and develop apprentices and journeyman
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Communicate effectively with project team members if there’s a scope of work change or safety concerns to execute the project
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures including monitoring and reporting daily work progress through written summaries and job site pictures 

Requirements: 

• Basic math and geometry
• Rigger 2 certified and qualified
• Shaft alignment
• Stick (Arc) welding
• Forming & grouting machine bases
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements: 

• Chauffeur or 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#
• Telehandler (Preferred)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO)
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO)
• Lock – Out Tag – Out
• Gantry (Preferred)
• Transit
• Theodolite
• Shaft alignment equipment
• Robotic total Station (Preferred)
• Precision measuring equipment (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
• Precision laser alignment equipment (Preferred)
• Trailer loading and securing of material

Rigging 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 Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.  
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines     
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning 
• Rigger 2 training – trains on above 

Lift Director Requirements – ALL PREFERRED: 

• 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.