Rigger - All Levels

NASSCO•San Diego, CA

37d•$33 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Rigs material to lift, move and position material onto ship or to move around the yard. Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker or telephone. Locates, loads/unloads materials and equipment on and off ship and in and out of yard. Tests and installs rigging equipment, such as cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms and portable davits. Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces. Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load to be moved. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Requirements

Five years experience at ship yards or five years experience as Boatswain Mate Second Class P.O. or above.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Good knowledge of all rigging equipment, ability to test shipboard and yard equipment.
Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift.
Must comprehend written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Responsibilities

Rig materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard.
Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment.
Locate loads and unloads materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard.
Test and install rigging equipment.
Set up tools and equipment at job site and put equipment away when finished.
Handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment.
Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade.
Housekeeping in all work areas, including sweeping.
May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

Benefits

General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.

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