Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Stocker - Costco - Columbus,OH

    California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice.The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist.The listing does not mean that any positions are...

  • General Laborer - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - Up to $54080.00/year - - Responsibilities: Assist welders in assembling plenums using hand tools and power tools; Use basic hand tools and drills for precise assembly; Follow blueprints and production guidelines; Ensure quality and...

  • Rigger - MEI Rigging & Crating - Columbus,OH

    Position Summary: Set-up, assemble, or disassemble job-specific rigging that includes selecting proper gear and equipment based on the size, weight, dimensions, and area of movement that is necessary to...

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What Riggers Do

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


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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