Rigger

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

4d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL is seeking to hire a full-time Rigger to set up and repair rigging for the movement of heavy equipment at our shipyard. As a rigger, you will be required to prepare the materials for before loading, set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy equipment machinery, and dismantle the rigging after the job. This is a 1st shift position. Our Riggers earn a competitive starting wage of up to $21.77/hour based on experience. We also offer 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, EAP, a 401(k) with company match, whole life insurance (portable), term life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, cancer insurance, hospital insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. If you are ready to work for a company that values you, apply today! As a Rigger, you inspect and prepare all loads that need to be moved. You control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. With great care and precision, you calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads. By means of hand signals or verbal communication, you guide the crane operator to move the equipment to a precise landing. You safely use rigging equipment to fasten loads to meet company and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. You operate under strict quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies. You enjoy working in a shipyard environment and find great satisfaction in your work.

Requirements

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Strong communication skills
Mechanical aptitude
Excellent spatial awareness
Must be NCCCO certified

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment
Experience calculating loads and pouring a socket on a tow cable
Working experience with both hydraulic and friction cranes
A high school diploma or equivalent and rigging certification are preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for before loading
Set up the rigging equipment
Operate heavy equipment machinery
Dismantle the rigging after the job
Inspect and prepare all loads that need to be moved
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment
Calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads
Guide the crane operator to move the equipment to a precise landing by means of hand signals or verbal communication
Safely use rigging equipment to fasten loads to meet company and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Operate under strict quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies