Yard Rigger (Grades 4 - 6)
About The Position
As a Yard Rigger at Bath Iron Works, you will be responsible for the safe and proper lifting of items throughout the shipyard. Yard Riggers operate specialized machinery, remote-controlled bridge cranes, and a unit transporter capable of hauling 500 tons, with 64 wheels and zero-degree turning. Applicants may be assigned a variety of Yard Rigger Trade tasks, including selecting and assembling rigging gear, determining gear load capacities, attaching and detaching loads, and directing crane operators using hand signals or radio. The role also involves basic hand rigging, assisting with complex, engineered, and drift lifts, operating mobile equipment, and inspecting rigging gear. Yard Riggers must comply with applicable processes and procedures, including Work Instructions, Safety Procedure Manuals, and SII.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6 months to 1 year of rigging experience.
- Able to work on ships, on the ground, and in all buildings.
- Able to identify the proper below-the-hook lifting devices required for a task.
- Able to determine sling angles and associated capacities.
- Demonstrate use and understanding of standard hand signals.
- Meet the requirements of the Yard Rigger physical task analysis.
- Able to determine the center of gravity of a load.
Nice To Haves
- Shipbuilding crane and hand rigging experience.
- Ability to explain basic terms such as load radius, working load ratings, gross capacity, net capacity, rated capacity, sling angle, and usage criteria.
Responsibilities
- Select and assemble rigging gear.
- Determine load capacities of gear.
- Attach and detach loads to lifting gear.
- Direct crane operators using hand signals or radio.
- Perform basic hand rigging and assist with complex lifts, engineered lifts, and drift lifts.
- Operate mobile equipment and inspect rigging gear.
- Comply with processes and procedures, including Work Instructions, Safety Procedure Manuals, and SII.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
