BOWUP/RIGGER - 1st SHIFT

The bowup man/rigger is responsible for rigging and tying steel so it may be sent through the galvanizing process. Bowup men are required to attach rigging to large, intricately shaped pieces of material – knowledge of weight capacities, rigging types, and center of gravity is required. The safe and secure tying of wire and chains is crucial to the efficiency and safety of the operation. 

Duties

• Bowup men must work quickly and efficiently, and must be able to work both individually and as part of a team. Key duties of bowup men include the following:Tie and prepare material to be picked up and dipped – this may include using power tools to drill holes, attaching wire and/or chains, lifting material both manually and with the use of cranes
• Material may be tied individually, or grouped together in larger carrying devices – communication with supervisors and picklers must be maintained to stay on schedule
• Become certified to operate overhead cranes

Physical and Environmental Considerations

Work is completed outside, and frequent lifting is required – bowup men must have the physical ability required to complete tasks in a timely manner. Aspects of physical and environmental conditions bowup men must consider include the following:

• Frequent lifting of material up to 20 pounds
• Occasional lifting of material up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling
• Constant material handling
• Repetitive hand motions 
• Seasonal outdoor temperatures – shade, drinking water, shelter during rain storms provided