7215-Riggers and cable splicers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Riggers and cable splicers
ISCO Code: 
7215
Job Description: 
Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, or install and maintain cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, buildings or other structures
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved and deciding on the type of equipment to move them
  • (b) installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other tackle
  • (c) joining, repairing and fitting attachments to wires, ropes and cables
  • (d) working as member of crew erecting and repairing derricks for drilling water, gas- and oil-wells
  • (e) lifting and monting scenery, lighting and other equipment in theatres and on film sets
  • (f) installing and maintaining communication towers, aerial cableways, funicular railways, ski lifts and similar infrastructure.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Rigger
- Ship rigger
- Cable and rope splicer
- Tower rigger
- Theatrical rigger

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Splicing/cable and rope machine operator ? 8189
- Crane, hoist and related plant operators - 8343

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