Riggers
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure 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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$62,060
per year
Mean Wage
$66,600
per year
Employment
24K
workers
Wage Range
$38,930 - $100,480
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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