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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Rigger - Skilled

Groton, CT · On-site

$33.19 - $43.20/hr

Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural ... Previous rigging experience * High School Diploma or GED * Successful completion of the Eastern CT ...

LEAD Staff

Journeyman Rigger

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Install, remove, and relocate shipboard machinery, valves, pumps, and structural components. * Conduct pre-use inspections of rigging equipment and maintain rigging gear in safe working condition.

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Rigger - Skilled

Groton, CT · On-site

$33.19 - $43.20/hr

Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural ... Previous rigging experience * High School Diploma or GED * Successful completion of the Eastern CT ...

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Rigger - Skilled

Groton, CT

$33.19 - $43.20/hr

Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural ... Previous rigging experience * High School Diploma or GED * Successful completion of the Eastern CT ...

Orbis

Weight Handlers Rigger Supervisor

New Hampshire, OH · On-site

$21.50 - $27.75/hr

Navy ships in the Trade Skill they are supervising and On-Site Supervisors must reflect the same (3 ... Rigger Typical Trade Task a. Plan, lay out, assemble, repair and install complex weight handling ...

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Rigger - Skilled

Groton, CT · On-site

$33.19 - $43.20/hr

Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural ... Previous rigging experience * High School Diploma or GED * Successful completion of the Eastern CT ...

Lead Staffing

Rigger

Vallejo, CA · On-site

$40 - $52/hr

This Rigging job will be working on board ships as well as the from the entire facility. Qualified candidates please apply now! Requirements * Align, level and anchor machinery. * Attach loads to ...

HII

$74K - $85K/yr

Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple ... The Role Riggers provide the kinetic energy of the shipbuilding business. They operate the vast ...

HII

$74K - $85K/yr

Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple ... The Role Riggers provide the kinetic energy of the shipbuilding business. They operate the vast ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Marine Riggers

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $33/hr

Rigger Knowledge -Riggers should have experience and previous work history to support the rate of a Journeyman Rigger. -Rig materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard -Convey ...

LEAD Staffing

Rigger

Vallejo, CA · On-site

$40 - $52/hr

This Rigging job will be working on board ships as well as the from the entire facility. Qualified candidates please apply now! Requirements * Align, level and anchor machinery. * Attach loads to ...

Global 1st Flagship

Shipyard Rigger

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Handle lifting, rigging, and movement of heavy shipboard equipment and materials.Responsibilities:Set up rigging and lifting devices for equipment moves.Operate cranes, hoists, and rigging gear ...

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Rigger - Skilled

Groton, CT • On-site

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$33.19 - $43.20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 166 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:
  • Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
  • Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
  • Safe rigging practices and procedures
  • Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
  • Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
  • Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs
  • Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:
  • Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships
  • Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads
  • Rig nuclear components
  • Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Rideshare Van Services
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Hourly Rates from $33.19 - $43.20

Qualifications
Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Candidates must be available for any shift.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous rigging experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
  • Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
  • Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform high work.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Skills
  • Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
  • Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform work from heights.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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