Industrial Machinery Mover (Rigger) Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Looking for career opportunities, an employer who develops their people, a place to make your mark? If so, we are looking for you. Since our founding in the early 1990s, MEI Rigging & Crating has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the United States. Our day-to-day operations are guided by our shared values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results and this has positioned us to provide exceptional service to customers of all sizes ranging from Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Food Processing, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Institutional companies to every industry in between. Our people are our best asset, and we invest in training, support, and providing the proper tools needed to succeed. If you are looking to be a part of a great team, please apply! Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Willing to train. 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 chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques. Align, level, and anchor machinery. Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment. Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, using bolts and clamps. Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles. Controlling Machines and Processes – Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). There may be occasional regional overnight travel. Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education) Minimum two (2) years proven experience or comparable field experience preferably within the manufacturing or construction service industries. Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Mechanically inclined and enjoys working with machines Customer service focused

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI s customers have come to expect. This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Company Benefits:

MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Work Schedule Varies Full Time 40 hours a week with Saturday and Sunday as needed