Apprentice Rigger Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI (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
• And so much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently  
• Ability to lead and train apprentices  
• Support and work in tandem with team members on various small/large projects  
• Move loads and equipment according to rigging plan with appropriate rigging equipment 
• Select appropriate rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities 
• Read and interpret design layouts, blueprints, and lift plans 
• 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. 
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized  
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment  
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards  

Requirements: 

• Basic math and geometry knowledge 
• Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned method  
• Estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load 
• Identify suitable rigging points and hardware for the load to be handled 
• Select the rated rigging components based on its anticipated tension 
• Analyze and understand the effects of angles on rigging components  
• Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards  
• Understand the care, use, inspection, and operation of equipment common to bull rigging activities, such as, but not limited to, winches, rigging blocks, hand chain hoists, lever hoists, jacks, and industrial rollers  
• Rigger 1 certified  
• 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: 

• Read and interpret blueprints  
• Rigger 2 certified   
• Stick (Arc) welding 
• Lock-out – Tag-out   
• Lift Director qualified  
• Chauffeur/CDL-A license 

Equipment/tool experience: 

• Aerial – lift Operation – boom & Scissor  
• Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 140,000# 
• Forklift Operation – Material handling more than 140,000# (tri-lifter) 
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO) – (Preferred)   
• Mobile crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO) – (Preferred)   
• Gantry (Preferred) 
• Material handling equipment (I.e. skates, power dolly’s, jacks, & slides) – (Preferred) 
• Trailer loading and securing of material  

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.