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Millwright Rigger

RK Industries, Cheyenne, WY, United States


Job Description
RK Mechanical is hiring experienced Millwrights and Millwright Riggers to support large-scale industrial and mechanical projects where precision, safety, and craftsmanship truly matter. This is an opportunity to work steady, long-term projects with a well-organized team that respects the trade, offers competitive pay, and provides strong leadership in the field. If you're looking for consistent work, a safety-driven culture, and room to grow into lead or foreman roles, RK Mechanical is a solid place to build your career.

Position Summary
The Millwright Rigger supports construction projects by safely rigging, lifting, setting, and installing heavy mechanical equipment and structural components. This position works closely with crane operators, supervisors, and other trades to ensure equipment is installed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with construction drawings, lift plans, and safety regulations.

Role Responsibilities

Perform safe rigging and lifting operations for construction equipment and materials

Select, inspect, and properly use rigging equipment including slings, shackles, chains, hoists, spreader bars, and cranes

Signal and communicate with crane operators during lifts

Load, unload, position, and secure machinery and components

Set, level, align, and anchor mechanical equipment

Coordinate work activities with other trades and site supervision

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Follow OSHA, ANSI, and site-specific safety rules

Other duties as assigned

Drawings ready for inspection at all times.

Qualifications

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.

Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.

Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.

Work in all types of weather.

Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.

Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Equal Opportunity Employer
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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