Rigger (All Levels)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

23h•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Rigs material for lifting, moving, and positioning onto ships or around the shipyard. Communicates instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone, and locates loads and unloads materials and equipment on and off ships and in and out of the yard. Tests and installs rigging equipment, including cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms, and portable davits. Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings and confined spaces, and selects appropriate rigging equipment based on the load's weight, distribution, and size. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position. The role works throughout the shipyard and aboard ships, including at heights and in confined spaces. Work involves frequent handling and movement of rigging equipment and materials, climbing, balancing, crawling, kneeling, and maintaining awareness of safety hazards. The environment may include fumes, odors, dust, gases, varying climates and temperatures, low ventilation, moving machinery, and constant high noise levels. Personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

Five years of experience at shipyards, or five years of experience as a Boatswain's Mate Second Class Petty Officer or above.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Good knowledge of rigging equipment and ability to test shipboard and yard equipment.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Availability to work any shift.
Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.
Ability to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in the work area.
Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing of rigging equipment or materials.
Ability to climb and balance on scaffolds; walk, stoop, crouch, reach, crawl through small openings as needed, and kneel.
Continuous manual dexterity, seeing, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Rig materials to be moved onto ships or around the shipyard.
Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower, or lift equipment.
Locate loads and unload materials on and off ships and in and out of the shipyard.
Test and install rigging equipment.
Set up tools and equipment at the job site and put them away when finished.
Handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines, and other rigging equipment.
Perform other tasks relevant to the trade as assigned.
Maintain housekeeping in work areas, including sweeping.
Attend safety, quality, or process-improvement meetings when required.