Professional Rigger

At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we are driven by a bold vision: To be the leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectible cards. Located in the dynamic Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions of North Carolina, we're at the forefront of the industry.

Since our inception in 2014, our talented team has built a world-class organization that excels in customer focus, market competitiveness, and unwavering quality standards. Specializing in trading specialties and collectible cards, MPG offers a variety of unique services that set us apart.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our rapid growth, nearly tripling in size since 2019. We attribute this success to our innovative approach and the high standards we uphold in every aspect of our work.

Join us at MPG and be part of a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of trading card games and collectibles. Together, we can achieve great things and continue to lead the industry!

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What You'll Do

• Technical Operations: Read and interpret prints and schematics for industrial machinery and equipment to determine appropriate tools, rigging gear, and sequence of operations
• Equipment Movement: Diagnose and execute repairs or modifications while loading, unloading, and transporting machinery using overhead lifting gear, pulleys, load moving dollies, hydraulic jacks, and forklifts
• Rigging Preparation: Inspect and prepare loads, align and level machinery, and prepare specialized rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
• Equipment Management: Set up, operate, and maintain rigging equipment for various projects while ensuring all components are safe, secure, and in good working condition
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Apply strong mechanical knowledge to diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, including machine disassembly and reassembly when needed
• Communication: Effectively communicate with team members and crane operators, including using standardized hand signals for overhead operations
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high levels of conscientiousness by monitoring for safety hazards during hoisting, maneuvering, or breaking down equipment
• Safety Compliance: Prioritize adherence to safety rules and regulations for all job duties, following established OSHA protocols
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Educational Background: High school diploma or GED required
• Professional Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Professional Rigger, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of lifting, moving, transporting, positioning, and securing industrial machinery
• Ability to read plans, blueprints, drawings, and follow written instructions
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA safety standards and rigging equipment safety protocols
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrated understanding of design, use, repair, and maintenance of machines and related tools
• Physical Capabilities:
• Ability to lift heavy tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Capability to regularly walk, climb, crawl, balance, and bend as required
• Comfort working at heights and in noisy environments
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in rigging or related field
• Experience with automation systems
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Communication Excellence: Apply well-polished verbal and written communication skills, recognizing that both listening and expressing information clearly are equally important
• Bias for Action: Demonstrate eagerness to take initiative and persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles, approaching requests with urgency and ownership
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Build strong relationships across the organization by focusing not just on what needs to be done but how it's accomplished
• Quality Commitment: Maintain consistent high standards and take pride in your contributions to the company
• Growth Mindset: Thrive in a dynamic environment as a self-starter who eagerly learns and collaborates to build something great
• Adaptability: Successfully manage fast-paced work conditions and meet tight deadlines
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the construction and maintenance teams
• Safety Focus: Consistently adhere to and champion occupational health and safety procedures
  
  

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What to Expect

MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:

• A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates
• And, much more!
  
  

Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.