Rigger Apprentice Job at MEI Rigging & Crating, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • MEI Rigging & Crating
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

MEI is tasked daily with moving heavy, expensive, and many times highly sensitive, equipment in construction and operating facility environments for customers both large and small. This type of industrial liability necessitates a dedication to safety, professionalism, and expertise at every level and at all times. The Rigging Apprenticeship Program has been developed by industry experts and is designed to teach the core rigging skills necessary for individuals without any knowledge of the machinery moving industry or rigging skills to start a fulfilling career as a skilled Rigger with opportunities to advance and grow in the industry through targeted skills development and training oversight. Courses include hands-on training, activities, and assessments, which may be conducted in lab or field environments.

Upon completing this 12-month program, participants will have gained the proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform at the Rigger 1 level.

Skill Topics Included in the Program:

  • MEI Safety Culture
  • JHA & PTP
  • Fall Protection 
  • Forklift Hand Signals
  • Forklift Operation (<15K) 
  • Versa Lift Operations
  • Forklift Attachments
  • Equipment Securement - MEI Owned 
  • Crane Awareness & Hand Signals
  • Pre-Rig/lift Inspection
  • Knots & Taglines 
  • Non-Powered Tool Basics
  • Power Tools Basics
  • Ground & Floor Protection 
  • Basic Skate, Dolly & Pallet Jack Application.
  • Basic Jacking Application 
  • Basic Blocking & Cribbing 
  • Basic Machine Securement 
  • Basic Machine Leveling.
  • Equipment Securement - Customer Owned.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • You must be committed to learning and be willing to complete all assignments, tasks, and assessments required of you by the program. This includes any pre-work and homework assignments before or after related studies training seminars.
  • You must be fluent in English (both written and spoken). At this time all training materials, assignments, and assessments will be provided in English only.
  • You will need to be present, in in-person, (air travel, if applicable) for six, bi-monthly, 3-day seminars taking place in July ’24, September ’24, November ’24, and January ‘25.
  • Is willing and able to travel to training, if applicable.

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 materials up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment year-round.

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.

All candidates must complete pre-employment contingencies upon accepting an offer with MEI that includes a 5-panel drug test and a Criminal Background Check.

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.


About MEI Rigging & Crating

Nationwide rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing services for when the stakes are high.

About MEI Rigging & Crating:

Nationwide rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating and export packing services for when the stakes are high.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Apprenticeship, Outdoor,

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