Riggers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (100%)

• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task