Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 31, 2011 - 01:25pm PT
|
Just pondering my lack of steady employment.
I've been climbing for over half my life.
I've been a carpenter for ten years.
I run equipment very well.
Rigging seems like it could be a lucrative trade for someone with my background.
I'm not talking Hollywood stuff, more like industrial/commercial rigging.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
|
|
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2011 - 01:30pm PT
|
How's that bridge coming? Huge project! I bet the residents on 395 will be glad when it's operational, that stretch of road has more privately posted 'slow down' signs than I've seen anywhere else.
I'm in NH right now, unfortunately.
|
|
BrentA
Gym climber
Roca Rojo
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 01:33pm PT
|
Rigging is working out for me.
|
|
Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 02:18pm PT
|
Ricardo,
My friend uses a lot of cranes to lift his HVAC equipment and all his
crane guys are hurting badly so I would assume if they're not working
neither are riggers.
|
|
J. Werlin
Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 04:42pm PT
|
Bump from a guy in a similar situation, only multiply your time building by 2.5.
Cheers,
-JW
|
|
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2011 - 04:47pm PT
|
You've been climbing for 125% of your life?
Awesome!
:)
|
|
Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 04:51pm PT
|
What about rigging for concerts/shows/cirque du soleil... that type of thing?
And I also knew someone who was a window washer on tall buildings, and his rigging knowledge was used in the endeavor. Just some thoughts.
|
|
can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 04:57pm PT
|
the best rigging gigs are in the film biz, it seems most climbers who take up rigging end up there. The only problem is getting in. It's usually one of those rigs where you need to know someone to get in.
|
|
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2011 - 05:04pm PT
|
I'm more interested in industrial rigging.
I'd never relocate to So-Cal and I'm a tradesman. Heavy industrial work appeals to me, if you can believe it.
Thanks, though.
Any input on how to get a foot in the door is what I'm going for.
|
|
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2011 - 05:28pm PT
|
Thanks Coz.
|
|
Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 06:28pm PT
|
Here is a great site with a lot of info on rope access training.
http://ropeworks.com/
This business, Ropeworks, does very well, offers a lot of trainings and probably has links to trainings in your region.
Like anything if you devote yourself, and commit to the long haul, you could probably find good work.
My son is very successful as a rigger, now with Cablecam, but he did his time getting in the union and rigging for trade shows in Las Vegas, and he had some good family connections to get started.
Peter
|
|
deepnet
Boulder climber
CA
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 06:54pm PT
|
I just saw a whole car full O riggas' drive by my house!
|
|
pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 06:59pm PT
|
If you Know the difference between wire rope and cable, can estimate weight of trench plates by size and can operate two chain hoists at the same time, Cal Trans will hire you, or you can coordinate FX on the next "Fast and Furious" sequel ; )
|
|
bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
|
|
|
Jan 31, 2011 - 07:21pm PT
|
Contact Weld_It.
|
|
Ricardo Cabeza
climber
All Over.
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2011 - 08:24pm PT
|
Pud, I'm capable of managing those tasks, given a short (read, short) primer.
I understand the difference between rope and cable, Steel plate is easily estimable, and two hoists at a time, please! I ran excavators for four years.
I'd like to get in with the construction aspect though.
Thanks for the input guys.
|
|
Crazy Bat
Sport climber
Birmingham, AL & Seweanee, TN
|
|
|
Feb 16, 2014 - 05:54pm PT
|
A lot of my caver friends have gotten into repairing wind turbines. Several work cell towers. Both jobs are periodic, so lots of free time. You still have to take the courses to prove you know what you are doing. I have several friends who teach the courses. Go figure.
|
|
Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
|
|
|
Feb 16, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
|
I beg to differ and suggest that view is why there's no shortage of bad rigging out there.
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!