Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Machinery Mover - Rigger - MEI Industrial Solutions - Columbus,OH

    About the Job Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of workers and materials.Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.Attach loads...

  • Picking - Fastenal - Worthington,OH

    About the Role As a Fastenal Picking Associate, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that customer orders are accurately and efficiently fulfilled. You'll work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, using various tools and technologies to...

  • Heavy Duty Specialist - Genuine Parts - Columbus,OH

    Job DescriptionIf you love heavy duty trucks, and all things big rig ...If you believe in taking care of the customer and the power of teamwork ...If you seek opportunities to learn, train and really grow within a company ...If you think you've got...

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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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