Rigger Handyperson

BAE Systems • Norfolk, VA

6d • $19 - $23

About The Position

Handypersons help and assist mechanics with their key roles and responsibilities. They are expected to have intermediate knowledge of key roles and responsibilities, functional knowledge specific to their trade, and the demonstrated ability to perform all tasks of Handyperson (2nd and 3rd) and Helper (1st and 2nd). They should also show a desire to learn new tasks.

The role involves performing assigned work under moderate supervision, following safety rules and work processes, working with shop and maintenance equipment, and assisting with rigging and transport tasks, machinery and deck-equipment work, shipyard and dock activities, staging, and steel or piping repairs. The position requires the ability to work around heavy equipment and in applicable confined-space, elevated, or scaffolded work areas. The position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which determines wages and governs union employee benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to one year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Handyperson 2nd and 3rd and Helper tasks.
• Twelve months without written warnings for rules violations and a good performance evaluation.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to understand basic math and calculate units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to measure with a scale and tape measure, including measurements to 1/16 inch.
• Basic blueprint-reading skills, excluding labor shop.
• Basic material-identification skills.
• Working knowledge of Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and their process.
• Basic understanding of functional theory based on the assigned trade.
• General knowledge and demonstrated use of hand tools; ability to use tools specified by shop management.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric power tools.
• Ability to operate small equipment independently and operate machinery using good judgment.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in confined-space entry; work at heights and off scaffolding when applicable to the trade.
• Ability to work with hands, walk and stand for long periods, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to obtain a government access badge.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with Handyperson 2nd and 3rd and Helper roles.
• Report to work on time, maintain good attendance, work effectively with others, and work overtime when required.
• Comprehend and follow work processes, procedures, and safety rules, including Tag Out and Lock Tag Out programs.
• Complete assigned tasks under moderate supervision and demonstrate improving trade skills.
• Work with shop equipment and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Use hand tools and pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric power tools; independently operate small equipment and operate machinery with sound judgment.
• Acquire a personal hand-tool collection and make metal tags.
• Transport, load, and unload trailers and pallets.
• Assist with sling and grommet hookup for hull work and transport hubs using trailers or boom dollies.
• Assist with shaft removal methods, pad-eye placement, gear selection, and shaft transport.
• Assist with deck machinery tasks involving cranes and cargo booms, including wire removal and reeving, boom and block removal or installation, and test setup and testing.
• Assist with B&A crane wire-rope removal and reeving, boom removal and transport, and testing.
• Perform or assist with electronic-equipment procedures and inspection sheets for CIC-sensitive equipment, computers, circuit breakers, air-conditioning units, cooling coils, laundry equipment, and galley equipment.
• Follow staging procedures and building practices for QES/Burke.
• Assist with steel repair work and/or piping work.
• Assist with dock-related work, including blocking, docking and undocking, mooring ships, and setting up gangways and platforms.
• Assist with hook-on operations for the ship and pier.
• Maintain job-site cleanliness and assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Other leave, which may include military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED