**Job Title:** **Rigging** **Operator** **Pay: $21-23/hour** **Shift: 2nd Shift** **Job Description** As an Equipment Operator, you will perform scheduled vehicle movements throughout the facility using remote-controlled heavy equipment. You will apply your strong mechanical knowledge to daily tasks and secure rail vehicles using specialized tie-down methods. Collaborating with Heavy Equipment Riggers, you will ensure tasks are completed safely and timely. You will conduct visual inspections and establish quality checks on all equipment and rigging, operate shop tools, and read blueprints with precision. Your role will also involve assisting with special activities and performing maintenance tasks based on production blueprints and instructions. **Responsibilities** + Perform scheduled vehicle movements with remote-controlled heavy equipment. + Apply mechanical knowledge to daily tasks. + Secure rail vehicles using specialized tie-down methods. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, NC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $47840.00/yr. Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - starting day 1! 401K - 6% company match Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1! Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment. Competitive total rewards package. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,NC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.