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Riggers

Riggers set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

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demand
(through 2026)
moderate
time commitment
1 Year
average salary
$ 68170
job openings
(through 2026)
801

what you’ll do

  • Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
  • Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
  • Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
  • Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
  • Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.

education & training required

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. Training can occur through a technical school, community college, registered apprenticeship program or an industry training program. 

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