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Riggers

Description

Tasks and Duties

Job Requirements

Education

Salary

Employment Trends

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Riggers

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Riggers

Importance
Activity
97% 

Handling and Moving Objects

  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

93% 

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use pneumatic tools

87% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • apply cleaning solvents
  • move or fit heavy objects

83% 

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

  • dismantle or reassemble rigging
  • set up specialized rigging
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • repair specialized rigging
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • clean equipment or machinery

80% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • signal directions or warnings to coworkers

73% 

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

73% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    67% 

    Getting Information

    • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

    63% 

    Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

      60% 

      Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

        57% 

        Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

          57% 

          Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

            53% 

            Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

              53% 

              Making Decisions and Solving Problems


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