Rigging Foreman

Job Title: Foreman

Job Description

As a Foreman, you will be responsible for safely moving machinery of all sizes and completing rigging projects that involve large stamping presses, weld cells, assembly cells, fixtures, and mezzanines. You will operate gantries, overhead, and mobile cranes, as well as forklifts ranging from 3 tons to 40 tons. You will lead crews on both small and large projects, communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and estimators regarding job status, adhere to company safety standards and policies, and train apprentices and craftsmen on the job.

Responsibilities

• Safely move machinery of all sizes.
• Complete rigging projects with large stamping presses, weld cells, assembly cells, fixtures, and mezzanines.
• Operate gantry, overhead, and mobile cranes.
• Operate forklifts ranging from 3 tons to 40 tons.
• Lead crews on both small and large projects.
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and estimators regarding job status.
• Adhere to company safety standards and policies.
• Train apprentices and craftsmen on the job.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience installing and removing industrial machinery.
• Experience operating gantries, overhead cranes, and mobile cranes.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CDL-A license beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to travel as job site location dictates beneficial but not required.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan with competitive wages. Enjoy paid vacations, holidays, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company stock options. Take advantage of double time pay on Sundays and holidays, low premium health insurance, and generous bonuses. Employees can benefit from company vehicles and up to three weeks of PTO. We also offer a $2500 sign-on bonus, with increments provided after 30 and 90 days.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift role running Monday through Friday, with hours from 6:00 AM to 3:30 or 4:30 PM, typically involving 9 to 10 hour workdays. You will usually work one weekend a month and meet at the shop in the morning to travel to job sites with the foreman. Travel comprises up to 40% of the year, mainly during the week with minimal weekend travel. You will work at large industrial facilities conducting maintenance 70-80% of the time and installation construction the remainder of the time. Pay is $28-$40 depending on experience and certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Walker, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Health Insurance
401(k)
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Double time on Sundays, holiday pay plus double time on holiday, blue cross blue shield with low premiums (35/month for self, 60-120/month family), 8 holidays, Christmas bonus (1yr -40hr check, 2yrs plus -80 hour check), 401k and company matches 20% and will buy company stock. in 2015 was 5.47/share and in 2021 was $74.47/share.
Company vehicles and will give 3 weeks PTO if needed.
$2500 sign on bonus - 1000 after 30 and 1500 after 90.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Walker,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.