Rigger

You're the person who attaches the load to the crane — which means if you mess up, something very heavy falls on something very important (or someone). You'll learn sling angles, load calculations, and hand signals that look like a secret language. It's the entry point to crane work, and the training is deadly serious because, well, the consequences are too.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Attach slings, shackles, and chokers to loads using the right hitch for the right load
• 02Calculate load weights and sling angles to prevent catastrophic failure
• 03Signal the crane operator using hand signals or radio — and be absolutely precise about it
• 04Inspect rigging hardware before every lift because your life depends on a shackle pin
• 05Guide loads into position as they swing overhead, which never stops being terrifying
• 06Tag and remove defective rigging gear before someone uses it and regrets it