Rigger

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (May require occasional weekend or off-hours work as needed) 
Pay Rate: $45.00 hourly 
Location: Chandler, AZ
Position Type: Full Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform safe lifting, rigging, and movement of AMHS components, mechanical equipment, track sections, and structural assemblies.
• Set up and operate hoists, gantries, dollies, skates, pallet jacks, chain falls, and other rigging tools.
• Rig, uncrate, and position stockers, lift stations, tool bases, and mechanical subassemblies per OEM specifications.
• Move equipment through cleanroom, sub‑fab, and congested areas while maintaining safety and precision.
• Attach loads securely using slings, shackles, clamps, and approved rigging hardware.
• Signal crane operators or lifting personnel during load moves.
• Precisely set equipment in place for installation teams, ensuring correct orientation and alignment.
• Support movement and staging of OHT track components, carts, and overhead mechanical assemblies.
• Follow internal and customer safety protocols, including lift plans, cleanroom procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct rigging inspections to ensure hardware integrity and compliance with load ratings.
• Participate in daily safety briefings, JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses), and risk assessments.
• Maintain safe work practices when moving heavy or sensitive equipment in active work zones.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Mechanical Installers, and vendor field engineers.
• Coordinate material movement sequencing to support installation schedules.
• Communicate clearly using radio signals, hand signals, and standardized crane/rigger communication.
• Assist with logistics planning, equipment staging, and site material flow.
• Maintain rigging logs, equipment checklists, and lift documentation as required.
• Ensure all equipment movements follow vendor handling specifications.
• Report equipment issues, hazards, or damaged materials immediately.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a rigger, machinery mover, or industrial material handler.
• Experience rigging and moving heavy equipment (1,000–10,000+ lbs).
• Knowledge of proper sling angles, load limits, rigging hardware, and safe lifting practices.
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and elevated work areas.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate in dynamic work areas.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safe, controlled equipment handling.

Preferences: 

• Familiarity with moving semiconductor equipment or precision machinery.
• Experience working on semiconductor facility projects or other high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Experience with overhead lifting equipment, gantries, and confined‑space maneuvering.
• Ability to read basic equipment drawings, move plans, or installation layouts.

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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