Rigger

BAE Systems • Norfolk, VA

2d • $60,320 - $72,800

About The Position

The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work involving deck machinery, engine room tasks, electronic equipment inspections, staging, testing, steel and pipe work, general dock tasks, rudders, shafting, wheel work, and anchor chain work. The mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation, performs preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery, records completed work, and follows specified safety policies and procedures.

The role requires developing knowledge of the skills, equipment, protective gear, and machinery needed to complete assigned tasks with minimal assistance. Some tasks are performed with assistance from others. Work includes anchor chain and wheel work; dry-dock and shaft-alley shafting; deck machinery, cranes, cargo booms, and testing; routine engine-room and main-engine/SSDG overhaul work; electronic equipment inspections; staging; steel and pipe repairs; and general dock work. The mechanic must understand naval vessel compartments, numbering systems, and terminology for CG, DDG, and LHD ships, as well as job planning, execution, gear selection, and leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.

The position pays $29–$35 per hour ($60,320–$72,800 annually). Actual compensation may vary, and wages and union employee benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Requirements

• Minimum education stated: 4 to 7 years; the posting does not clarify the type of education or experience this refers to.
• Demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems, and related terminology for CG, DDG, and LHD ships.
• Understand job planning and execution, proper gear selection, and leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.
• Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.
• Apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
• Calculate and understand units of measure.
• Be able to wear appropriate protective gear.
• Be able to obtain a government access badge.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience transporting and loading or unloading anchor-chain work trailers or pallets.
• Experience transporting a wheel hub by trailer or boom dolly.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work involving deck machinery, engine rooms, electronic equipment, staging, testing, steel and pipe work, general dock work, rudders, shafting, wheel work, and anchor chain work.
• Operate equipment for assembly and installation; perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery; record work performed; and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Make metal tags; break detachable anchor-chain links; transport and load or unload trailers and pallets; read a micrometer; and assist with counting anchor shots and tags, handling bitter ends, and measuring chain links.
• Hook up and operate air falls; install and remove blade pallet rigs; assist with hub transport and proper sling or grommet hookup for hull work.
• Assist with dry-dock shaft removal, pad-eye placement, gear selection, and shaft transport; remove bulkhead seals for shaft-alley work.
• Work with cranes and cargo booms, including assisting with wire and block removal or reeving, boom installation and removal, gear selection, transport, and ABS quadrennial work.
• Assist with testing setup and testing for Navy and ABS requirements, including B&A crane testing and setup.
• Perform routine engine-room work, including planning the method, gear, and route; applying proper lashing and rigging gear; handling small pumps, motors, valves under 24 inches, pipe, and vent ducting; and installing and removing flushing gear.
• Install and remove flushing gear for main-engine and SSDG overhaul work.
• Complete electronic equipment inspection procedures and determine required follow-up.
• Follow staging procedures and proper building practices for QES/Burke staging.
• Complete steel repair and piping work in areas outside the engine room.
• Perform general dock tasks, including blocking, docking and undocking, mooring ships, gangways and platforms, and hook-on work between ship and pier.
• Plan and execute jobs, select appropriate gear, and lead helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.

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 depending on position level or job specifics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed