Rigging in various industrial/automotive plants (GM-10 years)
Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints for mechanical operation and conveyor systems.
Use various hand and power tools.
Fabrication
Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
Maintain detailed records regarding inspections of all rigging components used on a project.
Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
United States Navy, USN
Deployed
01.2012 - 01.2017
Worked on deck in various weather situations and under stressful conditions to maintain personnel safety and direct aircraft movements.
Trained and supervised personnel handling shipboard maintenance functions.
Controlled access to restricted areas during fueling operations.
Identified and maintained adequate surveillance of objects.
Conducted basic and advanced repairs on deck landing equipment including steam-driven catapults.
Supervised and inspected the fueling of all assigned aircraft, ensuring proper handling techniques were used.
Prepared reports detailing fuel usage, consumption rates and other relevant information.
Worked alongside maintenance teams to complete repairs and restore full functionality with minimal downtime.
Responded to onboard operational and medical emergencies with calm, level-headed approach.
Collected, recorded and disseminated mission-critical information.
Education
Lakeville Memorial High School
Otisville, MI
01-2012
Skills
Site installations
Climbing skills
Load movement control
Rigging planning
Load calculation
Winching
Materials transportation
Rigging preparation
Equipment moving
Safety
OSHA 30
Timeline
Rigger
Dobson Industrial Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Rigger
OCC/Walbridge
01.2023 - 08.2024
Rigger
Lee Machine Movers
01.2017 - 01.2023
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
United States Navy, USN
01.2012 - 01.2017
Lakeville Memorial High School
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