Riggers

Also called: Machinery Erector, Machinery Mover, Motor Rigger, Rigger

In the Navy: Able Seaman; Aircrew Survival Equipmentman; Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Level Technician; Crane Operator; Crash Equipment Technician (SEA); Mine Warfare Manager; Mineman; Minesweeping Boatswain's Mate; Ordinary Seaman; Special Operations Parachute Rigger; Steelworker

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
design

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Business

customer service

Skills

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving