**Job Title: Rigger** **Job Description** 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 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 chainfalls, 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. Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools. Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets. **Responsibilities** + Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the 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 chainfalls, 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. + Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools. + Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets. **Essential Skills** + Strong mechanical aptitude + Experience as a Rigger + Valid Driver's License **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + NCCCO certification is preferred + CDL License is preferred but not required + Willingness to work in a multi-craft environment **Why Work Here?** You will have the opportunity for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings. The role provides a dynamic and challenging work environment that keeps you engaged and developing your skills. **Work Environment** This position requires working outdoors and traveling throughout Hampton Roads. You will work with a variety of hand and power tools in various weather conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hampton, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.