Antora Energy

Antora Energy

Production Heavy Equipment & Rigging Specialist

San Jose, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 120 days ago
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About the role

  • We are looking for an experienced Production Heavy Equipment & Rigging Specialist to join our manufacturing team, reporting to the Production Supervisor.
  • The ideal candidate has experience operating industrial lifting and material-handling equipment in a manufacturing, construction, port, logistics, military, or heavy industrial environment.
  • This may include cranes, hoists, forklifts, lift-assist devices, hydraulic straddle carriers, gantry cranes, and other equipment used to move machinery, oversized loads, and shipping containers.

Responsibilities

  • This role supports day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on safe material handling, industrial lifting, rigging, equipment movement, and production support.
  • Support daily manufacturing operations, including production builds, equipment movement, material handling, staging, inspection, testing, and documentation.
  • Operate or support forklifts, pallet jacks, ergonomic lift-assist devices, hoists, cranes, rigging equipment, and other industrial material-handling equipment.
  • Perform rigging, signaling, load securement, and lift-support activities for machinery, oversized components, production materials, and shipping containers.
  • Support loading, rigging, blocking, bracing, and securement of Antora modules and large equipment onto lowboy trailers for transport.
  • Identify and escalate non-conformances, quality issues, equipment concerns, transport securement concerns, or safety risks to the appropriate support team.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
  • Operate manufacturing tools and equipment to perform assembly operations.
  • Experience developing, supporting, or following lift plans, rigging plans, job hazard analyses, cargo securement plans, or equipment movement procedures.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience, including military experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial production, construction, port, logistics, heavy equipment, or equivalent military environment.
  • Experience with rigging, signaling, load securement, lift planning, and safe movement of machinery, oversized loads, or shipping containers.
  • Demonstrated ability to train or mentor operators and technicians on safe equipment operation, rigging practices, load handling, and material movement procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret specifications, diagrams, manuals, work instructions, lift plans, equipment documentation, and safety procedures.
  • Strong understanding of heavy equipment safety, lifting operations, exclusion zones, load paths, and job-site hazard controls.
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work with heavy equipment, tools, supplies, and production materials.
  • Must wear and work in required personal protective equipment.

Nice to have

  • Experience operating Combilift Hydraulic Straddle Carrier and Shuttlelift Gantry Crane handling loads ranging from 5 to 75 tons in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
  • Experience training or mentoring operators, technicians, or production personnel on safe equipment operation, rigging, signaling, load handling, transport securement, and lift planning.
  • Ability to utilize ladders or other high structures to work at heights of ten feet or higher.
  • Familiarity with cargo securement expectations for oversized loads, lowboy trailer transport, chains, binders, blocking, bracing, and working load limits.
  • Sala ry Basis: Hourly
  • When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone.

Skills

  • Inspect rigging, lifting accessories, equipment, and material-handling tools before use and escalate concerns immediately.

Compensation

  • Sala ry Basis: Hourly
  • Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position.
  • The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

Company info

  • Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Production Heavy Equipment & Rigging Specialist to join our manufacturing team, reporting to the Production Supervisor.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to an exciting company with a Team and Mission first environment.
  • Follow applicable safety procedures, codes, standards, and company guidelines.

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