Rigging Foreman – Machinery Moving & Plant Relocation
Locations: Winston Salem, NC, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Rigging Foreman to lead a working crew specializing in machinery moving, equipment installation, and plant relocation projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for directing field crews while actively participating in the work. Projects are primarily local and regional, allowing employees to return home most nights.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a crew on machinery moving, rigging, equipment installation, and plant relocation projects.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, machinery skates, jacks, chain falls, hoists, and other rigging equipment.
- Plan lifts, direct crew members, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Load, move, position, level, and align industrial machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpret lift plans, blueprints, layouts, and drawings.
- Communicate with customers and complete daily job documentation.
- Travel to customer job sites as required.
- Work overtime and weekends when necessary.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in rigging, machinery moving, machinery installation, or related industrial work.
- Two or more years of leadership or foreman experience.
- Ability to read lift plans, blueprints, and layouts.
- Strong understanding of safe rigging practices and heavy equipment handling.
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in industrial environments throughout the day.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must wear required PPE and work safely around heavy equipment.
Pay: $72,800.00 per year
Work Location: In person
