Riggers

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  • Airport Cargo Acceptance Agent - Gat Airline Ground Support - Columbus,OH

    GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals. Classification: Variable Hours, Non-Exempt Job Summary: Organize warehouse and storage facilities; arrange...

  • Loss Prevention Agent - Hobby Lobby - Columbus,OH

    Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes in apprehending and prosecuting criminals? The Loss...

  • Patient Escort (11pm - 7:30am, Riverside) - OhioHealth - Columbus,OH

    We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover...

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What Riggers Do

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.


Rigger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 21,300
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,130

Job Outlook for Riggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,600
  • Growth rate: 12 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Rigger

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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