Shift Supervisor - Rigging & Lifting
17 days ago
Midland
Job Description AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview The Shift Supervisor – Rigging & Lifting, is responsible for directing all rigging and lifting activities during their assigned shift. Serving as the designated Lift Director, this role leads a five-person rigging team and ensures safe, compliant, and precise execution of lifts involving sensitive or high-value equipment. The supervisor coordinates with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to established standards across all lifting operations. Key Responsibilities Rigging & Lifting Oversight: • Serve as the Lift Director for the assigned shift., • Supervise all rigging and lifting operations involving sensitive or high-value equipment., • Review and validate lift plans, load paths, and equipment setups before each lift., • Lead, mentor, and support a five-person rigging team., • Assign daily tasks, allocate manpower, and ensure operational readiness., • Conduct team meetings, pre-lift briefings, and shift safety discussions., • Enforce proper rigging techniques, PPE usage, and lifting protocols., • Conduct inspections of rigging gear, tag out unsafe items, and maintain equipment readiness., • Communicate lift requirements, timing, and risk considerations with production and maintenance teams., • Coordinate with engineering on lifting needs related to special tooling, assemblies, or sensitive components., • Support ongoing training initiatives for rigging personnel., • Assist with evaluating team competency, certifications, and development needs. Education • High school diploma required., • 3–5 years of rigging or lifting experience in manufacturing, aerospace, construction, or similar industrial environment., • Rigging certification preferred (e.g., NCCCO Rigger Level I or II, or equivalent)., • Experience conducting critical lifts or working with sensitive/high-value equipment., • Strong communication and leadership skills., • Ability to read lift plans, engineering drawings, and risk assessments., • High attention to detail and strong situational awareness., • MS Office Suite, • Ability to interpret digital drawings and lift-plan documents, • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs., • Ability to work in shop-floor environments with noise, temperature variation, and active lifting operations. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.