Riggers
Top 2 Rigger Jobs
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Mechanical Repairer
- Carpenter Technology
- Lawson Heights, PA
Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as necessary. * Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by production schedules. * Operates high lift, as required, in conjunction with ...
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Mechanical Repairer
- Carpenter Technology
- Bradenville, PA
Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as necessary. * Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by production schedules. * Operates high lift, as required, in conjunction with ...
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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