Apprentice Rigger Trainee

Job overview

The Apprentice Rigger Trainee works onsite in North Kingstown, RI; compensation is not specified. The role is part of MEI Industrial Solutions’ rigging apprenticeship program, which trains participants for machinery-moving and rigging work. Through hands-on training, seminars, and assessments, the trainee develops core rigging skills and safety practices for moving heavy and sensitive equipment. The program prepares participants for machinery-moving positions and provides a development path toward a skilled trades career.

What you'll do

• Complete program assignments, pre-work, homework, seminars, and assessments
• participate in hands-on training in lab or field environments
• learn safety, fall protection, forklift and crane awareness, rigging inspections, knots and taglines, tools, equipment securement, and machinery-moving applications
• work in a team and outdoors year-round.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

apprentice rigger trainee

rigging apprenticeship

north kingstown ri

mei industrial solutions

hands-on training

machinery moving

safety training

forklift operation

crane awareness

equipment securement

high school diploma or ged

outdoor work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• retirement benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• employee assistance and referral programs.

Why this role

Training program for candidates without prior machinery-moving or rigging skills; six in-person three-day seminars are specified, with travel to training if applicable.

About the employer

MEI Industrial Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.