Bowup Man/Rigger

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
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