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Rigging Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Journeyman Rigger

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture. OUR PURPOSE To acknowledge and glorify God by ...

Rigger

Casper, WY

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Assists the crane operator on job tasks during the operation of the crane and provides rigging operation and hand signals to ensure safe lifting of the load. Loads and secures equipment (spreader ...

Rigger Foreman

Somerdale, NJ · On-site

$23.50 - $30.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Willingboro, NJ · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Bryn Mawr, PA · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Ambler, PA · On-site

$23 - $29.75/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Somerdale, NJ

$23.50 - $30.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Norristown, PA · On-site

$23 - $29.50/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Riverton, NJ · On-site

$23 - $29.75/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger

Jackson, MS · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Assembles and installs supporting structures, rigging, hoist and pulling gear * Connects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures with bolts, shackles and clamps * Cleans and dresses machine ...

Rigger Foreman

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$24.25 - $31.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Camden, NJ · On-site

$24.25 - $31.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger Foreman

Sicklerville, NJ · On-site

$23.50 - $30.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger

Columbia, SC · On-site

$22.25 - $28.75/hr

Perform rigging, signaling, and load control for heavy lifts * Assist with crane assembly, gantry systems, and hydraulic equipment * Support projects and heavy haul operations * Inspect, maintain ...

Rigger Foreman

Marcus Hook, PA · On-site

$23.50 - $30.25/hr

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed ...

Rigger

Houston, TX · On-site

$23 - $29.50/hr

Understands and can perform proper rigging techniques to ensure safe lifting of the load. * Utilizes proper hand signals during all operations of the crane. * Properly secures equipment to the ...

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How much do rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for rigging in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Rigger, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rigger, you need a solid understanding of load calculations, lifting techniques, and safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma and relevant industry certifications. Familiarity with rigging equipment, cranes, hoists, and safety management systems like OSHA standards is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork are essential soft skills for coordinating safe and efficient lifting operations. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure safety, prevent accidents, and achieve successful project outcomes in demanding work environments.

What are some common challenges faced by riggers when working on live events or construction sites?

Riggers often encounter challenges such as working at heights, adapting to rapidly changing environments, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Coordinating with other teams—like lighting, audio, or construction—requires clear communication and flexibility, as priorities can shift quickly. Additionally, riggers must ensure all equipment is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimize risks, and they may need to problem-solve on the spot if unexpected issues arise during setup or breakdown.

What is rigging in the context of animation and film production?

Rigging refers to the process of creating a digital skeleton for a 3D model so that it can move realistically in animation or film production. Riggers use specialized software to build and configure bones, joints, and control systems that animators use to pose and animate characters or objects. Rigging is essential for bringing static models to life and ensuring smooth, believable movement. This process is commonly used in movies, video games, and virtual reality experiences.

What is the difference between Rigging vs Scaffolders?

AspectRiggingScaffolders
Required CredentialsRigging certifications, safety trainingScaffolding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilitiesConstruction sites, building exteriors
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, shipbuilding, constructionConstruction, maintenance, building projects
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Rigging involves installing and securing equipment, often requiring specialized certifications and working in industrial or construction environments. Scaffolders focus on building and dismantling scaffolding structures for access during construction or maintenance. While both roles are essential on construction sites and share safety training requirements, rigging emphasizes equipment setup, whereas scaffolders specialize in access structures.

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Infographic showing various Rigging job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,114 per year, or $26 per hour.
Rigging Supervisor - Loews Arlington Hotel

Rigging Supervisor - Loews Arlington Hotel

Encore

Arlington, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Encore Global rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 34 rated event venues


Job description

Position Overview
Rigging Supervisors are responsible for the safe installation and operation of rigging elements required within a particular property or collection of properties within their city and are the primary point-of-contact for clients. They will be peforming the specfic rigging and overhead safety work themselves and supervising the rigging activities of internal and external riggers. Work directly with third party production companies on all inbound events requiring rigging services within Encore hotels. Utilize structural data and weight load limits to approve inbound third party and internal Encore designs for rigging events.
Key Job Responsibilities
Project Management
• Create a "Hotel Rigging Advance" for each event.
• Review show drawings and information prior to each show.
• Discuss load-in and hanging order with the client to ensure our Riggers work efficiently with their vendors or staff.
• Provide final review, load calculations and approval of rigging plot prior to load in.
• Perform load calculations while trusses are being loaded to verify that no point load or supporting truss exceeds its rated capacity.
• Check that all truss bolts are tight and all flown equipment has safeties.
Labor Management
• Share rigging plot and advance instructions with rigging team and assign duties.
• Ensure that Riggers are on site until all trusses and rigged elements have been raised to final trim height.
• Supervise the on-site activities of the other Riggers including managing the break schedule.
• Ensure all Riggers behave and present themselves in a professional manner.
Client Relations
• Act as liason between rigging crew and hotel or on-site client.
• Obtain necessary and appropriate client signatures on rental agreement and work requests.
• Report any damages to the appropriate hotel representative or your Director, Audio Visual Services.
Rigging
• Establish hang-point, motor attachment to permanent rigging points, GAC Flex span set attachments to the truss, run and dress motor cables, focus speakers, focus lighting fixtures and other tie-offs, run cable picks, and ensure safety of scenic pieces to hang-points.
• Check that all truss bolts are tight, and lights have safeties.
• Make sure the lifts are charged and plugged in anytime they are not in use.
• Remain on-site until all motors have been raised to trim.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify any equipment in need of repair or replacement.
Safety
• Responsible for ensuring the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
• Verify that all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Constant surveillance of hardware for damage.
• Ultimate authority for overhead safety including removing personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner.
Job Requirements
• Decision Making Responsibility: Supervisor
• Experience Level: Minimum of 4 Years Required
• Education Level: High School
Competencies
• Exceeds customer expectations
• People Development
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Initiative
Physical Requirements
Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sitting: 1-2 hours
• Standing: 2-3 hours
• Walking: 3-4 hours
• Stooping: 0-1 hours
• Crawling: 0-1 hours
• Kneeling: 0-1 hours
• Bending: 1-2 hours
• Reaching (above your head): 1-2 hours
• Climbing: 2-3 hours
• Grasping: 1-2 hours
Lifting Requirements
• Lifting 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
Carrying Requirements
• Carrying 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling Requirements
• Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs: Occasionally
Auditory/Visual Requirements
• Close Vision: Frequently
• Distance Vision: Frequently
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Hearing: Continuously
Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*
Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Hotel
Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.
The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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