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Lee Contracting, Inc.

Rigger 1 - Apprentice

Lee Contracting, Inc., Holly, Michigan, United States, 48442

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Grand Blanc, 10230 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442, USA

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee‑owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

Benefits

Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs

Paid Holidays Upon Hire

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Safety Bonus Program

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Work Travel Incentive

Holiday Bonus

And so much more!

Responsibilities

Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math and geometry to rigging practices

Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foreman on various projects

Follow instructions from foreman and/or supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely

Keep the job site clean and well‑organized

Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment

Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards

Fuel and wash department vehicles

Gain essential rigging skills to progress within the Mobile Crew Department

Requirements

Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, screwdrivers, etc.)

Basic math & geometry knowledge

Ability to work effectively with all personality types

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Self‑directed and can work independently

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

Assist with the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains and rigging as directed by the Rigger

Proper application of hitch types

Complete pre‑use inspections, understand limitations, practices, and hazards associated with slings, rigging hardware and below‑the‑hook lifting devices

Ensuring the weight of the load and its approximate center of gravity have been obtained, provided, or calculated

Ensure load weight estimation has been obtained, provided, or calculated

Understand the effects of angles on rigging components

Select appropriate type of size of slings, clamps, clevises, wires, ropes, cables, pulleys, sheaves, blocks, jacks, chains, etc. according to the load weight and plan based on how it needs to be moved, lifted or placed

Capable of reading and interpreting a rigging plan to rig a load properly and safely

Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre‑planned rigging method

Stick (Arc) welding

Lock‑out – Tag‑out

Equipment/Tool Experience

Aerial – Lift Operation – Boom Lift (Preferred)

Aerial – Lift Operation – Scissor Lift (Preferred)

Forklift Operation – Material handling up to 5000# (Preferred)

Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height

Work in permit & non‑permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally

Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards

Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

Must be able to work in cold/hot environments

Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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