Rigger Assistant urgently needed: Salary R14 000 per month

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
R14 000 a month

Rigger assistant will be responsible to ensure that all loads and equipment are lifted and set properly, demonstrating a consistent commitment to safety at all times. You will work as part of the team, ensuring our operation runs smoothly and on schedule.

Duties:

Ensure that all machinery is set, aligned, and leveled
Attach and detach loads properly
Communicate with all team members effectively
Ensure that you are in compliance with all safety rules and regulations
Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment to ensure safety
Report all safety concerns/issues to management immediately
Safely and properly attach and utilize all pulley and block systems
Set up and break down necessary equipment
Fabricate job-specific systems as needed
Properly select gear for the job
Maintain control of all loads at all times
Maneuver loads through difficult and confined spaces
Work cooperatively with erection team to meet requirements

Experience and Qualification

High school certificate
Rigging Certificate or equivalent
Significant work experience as a rigger, 2+ years minimum
Must be up to date, and willing to comply with all OSH ACT safety standards
Familiar with all necessary safety equipment
Able to assess each load and select the proper equipment for the job
Solid working knowledge of all rigging equipment
Able to inspect rigging equipment to ensure it is in good working order
Experienced with crane assembly and disassembly
Solid math skills for calculating load requirements
Physically capable of working in demanding conditions
Able to sit, stand, bend, work on your feet and lift heavy objects.
Excellent vision and hearing
Not afraid of heights or climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.
Good English communication skills
Bilingual a plus
Reliable and hardworking, with a team-player attitude

Job Type: Full-time