Rigger,United States

Position

Rigger

Description

Position Summary

Lead/Perform rigging operations working within repair teams, under the Supervision of a multi-disciplined Trade Supervisor. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and frequent travel/overtime are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL
Requires no supervision/oversight. Has experience in the trade qualifications and can perform most tasks required as a Rigger.
Must be able to understand and perform the inspection, set up, maintenance and operation of various rigging equipment and hand tools used in the trade as well as the ability to select the correct rigging equipment to execute safe rigging operations, calculating weight, size safety and interference.
Has the ability to align, level, lift, maneuver and place loads using mutli-point lifting operations in confined areas.
Coordinate lifts with on-site Supervisor and Ships Force and direct other trade personnel to assist rigging operations.
Install fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during rigging operations.
Perform as a team member, assisting other trades during an installation, modification or repair operations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED
High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma in Rigging and/or military and/or civilian Rigging experience within a repair department or shipyard.
Must have the ability to obtain government base access.
Knowledge and practical skills tests required.
Overhead crane qualification, CDL, fork lift qualification and SUBSAFE Qualification.
Must have an active Secret/Confidential security clearance issued by the U.S. DoD.
Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.