Rigger

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rigger is responsible for selecting and utilizing proper lifting gear, setting up crane hoisting equipment, and monitoring the job site for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental and health regulations. This role requires technical proficiency in tasks, work processes, and the safe use of rigging equipment. The Rigger will be held accountable for the completion of daily work assignments, including signing off on work completion and quality. They will also maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites and may be assigned tasks outside their normal craft assignments. The position requires the ability to apply practices that satisfy regulatory requirements and industry-wide established guidelines, as well as the ability to identify and resolve problems that arise during daily tasks. The Rigger is expected to work any assigned shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, or 5 years Maritime experience
• One year minimum work experience as a rigger in a shipyard environment or similar industry
• Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment used in rigging operations, including but not limited to lifting and moving equipment.
• Must have knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure using the metric system.
• Must demonstrate acceptable proficiency by participating in and successfully completing the Austal USA Overhead Crane/Rigging training course which will include both written and functional examinations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

• Will be expected to work any assigned shift.
• May be assigned tasks that are outside the normal craft assignments.
• Must be willing to participate in continuous improvement by way of on-the-job training for less experienced co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe use of rigging equipment.
• Be held accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
• Be responsible for selection and utilization of proper lifting gear.
• Set up crane hoisting equipment.
• Monitor the job site for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental and health regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply practices which satisfy regulatory requirements and industry wide established guidelines to carry out instructions or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Be able to identify and then resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks.

What This Job Offers

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