Rigging Foreman

Position Summary

The Rigging Foreman leads and safely executes machinery moving and rigging projects, with a focus on CNC and industrial equipment relocations and installations. This position provides hands-on supervision for crews of 2–6 employees, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards, customer requirements, and project schedules. Serving as the on-site leader, the Foreman plans daily job activities, coordinates crews and equipment, and actively participates in rigging operations. Success in this role requires strong judgment, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, along with a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Experience & Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as Foreman in machinery moving, rigging, or industrial equipment relocation
• Prior experience in a working foreman, lead, or general foreman role
• Demonstrated ability to supervise crews, plan daily work, and manage job execution
• Strong hands-on experience relocating CNC machines, manual machines, presses, press brakes and other precision industrial equipment
• Experience working with forklifts, Versa-Lifts, Hydraulic gantries, and other rigging equipment, including setup, load balancing, and capacity considerations
• Crane flagging and signaling experience required (this is not a crane operator position)
• The ability to travel if needed to
• You must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements

Safety, Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and enforce all job-site safety practices in accordance with company and client requirements
• Conduct daily Pre-Task Plan (PTP) and ensure hazards are identified and mitigated
• Ensure proper PPE usage and safe work practices across the crew
• Maintain authority to stop work when unsafe conditions exist
• Supervise and direct 2–6 person crews, assigning daily tasks and responsibilities
• Lead by example through professionalism, strong work ethic, and safety awareness
• Maintain productivity while meeting safety, quality, and schedule expectations

Planning & Rigging Operations

• Plan daily onsite job activities including crew assignments, equipment selection, and work sequencing
• Direct machinery moves including loading, unloading, positioning, setting, and alignment
• Oversee and assist with the safe operation of forklifts, machinery skates, hydraulic and mechanical jacks, gantries, and related rigging equipment
• Ensure proper rigging techniques, load control, and securement during transport
• Adapt to changing site conditions or scope changes as required

Communication & Documentation

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers and internal teams
• Communicate job progress, changes, or issues with operations and dispatch and Salesmen
• Ensure all required paperwork, work orders, and daily documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Promptly report incidents, near-misses, equipment issues, or policy concerns

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of rigging principles and industrial machinery
• Knowledge of weight distribution, centers of gravity, floor loading, and machine protection
• Ability to read and interpret basic layouts, drawings, and site conditions
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in field conditions
• Physically capable of performing rigging work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for job-site outcomes

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently climb ladders or stairs, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The General Foreman is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration, and high levels of noise