Riggers

Top 3 Rigger Jobs

  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic A - Mission Foods - Fresno, CA

    Possess knowledge of simple rigging when necessary for equipment moving and relocation. 10. Help maintain spare parts inventory for plant. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma, GED or ...

  • Industrial Maintenance Technician - Mission Foods - Hayward, CA

    Possess knowledge of simple rigging when necessary for equipment moving and relocation. 10. Help maintain spare parts inventory for plant. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma, GED or ...

  • Operations Manager - Brake Supply Company - Casper, WY

    Experience working with or around lifting, rigging , industrial or heavy equipment * Strong management/leadership skills * Strong mechanical background * Understanding of manual machining principles

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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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