Rigger

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow? If yes, then apply today for the position of Rigger at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world! What We Offer: Paid Training Medical, Dental, Vision 401K plan with up to 6% employer match Paid Vacation and Holidays Shift Premium Health and Wellness Programs Commuter/Van Services/Ripta Tuition Reimbursement Programs Safety Boot Reimbursement Program Growth Opportunities Rigger duties include but are not limited to: Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility. Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Experience using tools/equipment or physical work.
Valid drivers' license
Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Light Lifting
Medium Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Reaching
Stooping
Twisting
Cold
Dry
Dusty
Fumes
Hot
Inside
Noise
Oily
Outside
Wet

Nice To Haves

Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training
CDL license
Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
Experience operating Crawler Crane
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Understanding of basic crane hand signals
Experience working in the construction environment
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
Military/Navy experience

Responsibilities

Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.
Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms
Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton.
Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear
This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely
This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors
Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate