# Riggers

> Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-9096.00
- **Summary:** Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

## Aliases

- Machinery Erector
- Machinery Mover
- Motor Rigger
- Rigger
- Gantry Rigger
- Hand Rigger
- Heavy Lift Rigger
- Marine Rigger
- Rigging Fabricator
- Ship Rigger
- Acrobatic Rigger
- Boat Rigger

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.at |
| Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Align, level, and anchor machinery. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.at |
| Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.at |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Attach rigging to objects so they can be moved. | 4.A.3.a.2.at |
| Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Align equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Load materials or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.75 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.71 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.65 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.62 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.53 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.43 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.38 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.38 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3.38 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.34 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.33 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.19 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.19 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.19 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.12 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Autodesk Maya | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Autodesk Maya | Graphics or photo imaging software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.95 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.77 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.68 |
| Time Pressure | 4.61 |
| Contact With Others | 4.59 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.58 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.53 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.5 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.42 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.41 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.33 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.2 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.2 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.18 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.16 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.11 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.11 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.09 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.07 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.06 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.93 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.9 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.9 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.86 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.83 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.81 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.7 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.68 |
| Level of Competition | 3.67 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.66 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.62 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.57 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.55 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.51 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.51 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.51 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.36 |
| Exposed to High Places | 3.32 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.21 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.08 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 62.85 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 21.17 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 15.98 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.11 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.64 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.99 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 2.99 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.79 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.62 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.5 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.37 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.25 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.95 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 1.89 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.79 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.74 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.53 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53-7041.00 | role-53-7041-00 | Hoist and Winch Operators | Primary-Short |
| 53-7021.00 | role-53-7021-00 | Crane and Tower Operators | Primary-Short |
| 49-3042.00 | role-49-3042-00 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Primary-Short |
| 53-7051.00 | role-53-7051-00 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Primary-Short |
| 49-9044.00 | role-49-9044-00 | Millwrights | Primary-Short |
| 51-2011.00 | role-51-2011-00 | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2073.00 | role-47-2073-00 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Primary-Long |
| 47-2221.00 | role-47-2221-00 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9043.00 | role-49-9043-00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Primary-Long |
| 51-2041.00 | role-51-2041-00 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | Primary-Long |
| 47-5071.00 | role-47-5071-00 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | Supplemental |
| 47-2072.00 | role-47-2072-00 | Pile Driver Operators | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 62060
- **Mean Wage:** 66600
- **Pct10Wage:** 38930
- **Pct25Wage:** 47940
- **Pct75Wage:** 79340
- **Pct90Wage:** 100480
- **Employment:** 24190
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 7130 | 64330 | 5.6 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 3840 | 50280 | 1.92 |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 2740 | 61800 | 113.73 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 2140 | 40870 | 23.79 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1760 | 101840 | 3.86 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 1310 | 48930 | 1.13 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1310 | 59040 | 3.53 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 830 | 68450 | 2 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 720 | 62120 | 1.73 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 700 | 43080 | 0.29 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 600 | 79330 | 0.36 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 420 | 91070 | 2.5 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238290 | 238290 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | National industry | 2740 | 113.73 |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 2140 | 23.79 |
| 711110 | 711110 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | National industry | 120 | 10.57 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 7130 | 5.6 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 1760 | 3.86 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1310 | 3.53 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 420 | 2.5 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 830 | 2 |
- **Count:** 22

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.89 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.221519 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.5586912 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.277513 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 25
- **Percentile:** 22
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 10 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 61 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.221519 | 10 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1763014878054277 | 61 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.89
- **Percentile:** 76
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 3.2
- **Growth Percentile:** 54
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.5
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 33
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 24.6
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 25.4

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 14
- **Skills:** 35
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 5
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** a84d73bea42f4ace