Job of the Week: Rigger/Scaffolder

Scaffolder, rope access technician, rigger scaffolder, scaffolding rigger Riggers assemble and repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, and for film and stage productions. What would you do in this job? Riggers usually work irregular hours, including nights and weekends usually work in various locations including construction sites, warehouses and wharves may work outdoors at heights and in all weather conditions need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious Tasks test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs move materials, equipment, or supplies dismantle heavy equipment or machinery attach rigging to objects so they can be moved align equipment or machinery load materials or equipment clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order How can you get into this job? You usually need to do training to become a rigger. an Elevated Work Platform training certificate to pass a drug and alcohol test a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful. What's Uni actually like? Next Chats is your solution #J-18808-Ljbffr