Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • FORKLIFT DRIVER (1st shift) - TP Mechanical - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Driver (1st Shift) Position Summary: A Forklift Operator is an individual who moves stock around the Fabrication Shop using a forklift or other types of loading devices. Their main duties include operating forklifts, winches, and...

  • Delivery Driver - Sherwin Williams - Grove City,OH

    Sherwin Williams - 2603189 [Flex Driver] As a Delivery Driver at Sherwin Williams, you'll: Deliver products to customers from Sherwin-Williams paint stores; Ensure that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most...

  • Busser - Cheesecake Factory - Columbus,OH

    The Cheesecake Factory - Polaris Fashion Place Mall 1566 Polaris Pkwy Space 124 [Server Assistant / Dishwasher / Crew Member] As a Busser at The Cheesecake Factory, you'll: Create a welcoming environment for the guests; Make the...

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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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