1

Rigging Worker Rigger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RIGGING WORKER

Kittery, ME · On-site

$33.14/hr

You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER in the LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT, RIGGING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.Qualifications:Although a specific length of time and ...

RIGGING WORKER

Everett, WA · On-site

$26.50 - $34.25/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility ...

RIGGING WORKER

Kittery, ME · On-site

$24.50 - $31.50/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility ...

RIGGING WORKER

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$32.46 - $37.84/hr

Comprehensive understanding of breaking strains, safe working loads, and the physical characteristics of basic rigging equipment (e.g., jacks, chain falls, wire ropes, fiber rope, lifting gear, and ...

Iron Worker/Rigger

Goose Creek, SC · On-site

$21.25 - $27.75/hr

Skilled Iron Worker/Rigger needed for structural steel shop in Goose Creek, SC.; which is under new ... Have a OSHA rigging certificate. * Able to hang steel beams, angles, channel, plate. * Able to read ...

Iron Worker/Rigger

Goose Creek, SC · On-site

$21.25 - $27.75/hr

Skilled Iron Worker/Rigger needed for structural steel shop in Goose Creek, SC.; which is under new ... Have a OSHA rigging certificate. * Able to hang steel beams, angles, channel, plate. * Able to read ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Rigging Worker Rigger information

See salary details

$14

$26

$36

How much do rigging worker rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for rigging worker rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Rigging Worker Rigger jobs?

For Rigging Worker Rigger jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Rigging Worker Rigger job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,114 per year, or $26 per hour.

RIGGING WORKER

Kittery, ME • On-site

US Department of the Navy
National Security • 10K+ employees

$33.14/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


United States Navy rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 380 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 50 rated military and defense


Job description

You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER in the LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT, RIGGING AND OPERATIONS DIVISION of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.Qualifications:Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do work of the position without more than normal supervision:
- The ability to work with knots, hitches, able to splice rope, cable and fabricate various types of ship rigging and weight handling gear.
- Determine the placement of gear to assure loads are secure, balanced, and attaching tag lines to control unnecessary movement of the load.
- Ability to use math and physics to determine weights, stresses, strengths, and mechanical advantage.
- Determine exact placement of such items as padeyes, beam clamps, and chain falls used to support and balance load during movement.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and Task Group Instruction (TGIs).
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

What United States Navy employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom


US Navy logo

About US Navy

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Industry

National security, national security and international affairs, public safety statistics centers and offices, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and public administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Social media