Yes, millwrights frequently perform rigging, but typically within a scope focused on the precise leveling, alignment, and installation of industrial machinery. Under OSHA 1926.251 regulations and ASME B30 standards, qualified millwrights safely utilize chain hoists, come-alongs, hydraulic jacks, and gantries to maneuver equipment into final positions with thousandth-of-an-inch tolerances.
For major structural lifts, tandem crane operations, or critical heavy picks, dedicated certified riggers take the lead. Riggers manage the gross movement and high-capacity suspension of extreme loads, while millwrights handle the intricate mechanical assembly.
Because these disciplines overlap significantly during plant relocations and machinery installations, utilizing a contractor that provides both millwrighting and rigging under a single scope of work is the most efficient approach. This eliminates site coordination delays and ensures seamless, safe load handoffs.
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