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Ships Rigger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Rigger

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$33.85/hr

Directs workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment on board and into ships. Essential ... Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. * Signal or verbally direct crane operators ...

Rigger - Nationwide

Duncan, SC · On-site

$22.25 - $28.50/hr

Position Summary Riggers will participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of ... ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors · Candidates will be required to work at heights ...

Rigger - Nationwide

Duncan, SC · On-site

$22.25 - $28.50/hr

Position Summary Riggers will participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of ... ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors • Candidates will be required to work at heights ...

MECH TECH M 3 (RIGGER)

Goose Creek, SC

$21.75 - $28.25/hr

Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple ... The Role Riggers are highly specialized in moving jobs that cannot be accomplished by ordinary ...

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 ...

Shipyard Rigger

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/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 ...

RIGGER

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$27.38 - $45.79/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

RIGGER

Kittery, ME · On-site

$24.50 - $31.50/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

RIGGER

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $33/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

RIGGER

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $33/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

RIGGER

Everett, WA · On-site

$26.50 - $34.25/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

RIGGER

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$25.75 - $33.25/hr

Summary You will serve as a RIGGER in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth ... You will assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling lines and tackle, snubbing ...

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Rigger

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$33.85/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assembles rigging gear and attaches loads to rigging equipment to facilitate lifting and moving of equipment or materials.

  • Directs crane operators and controls the movement of loads to ensure safety during hoisting and transportation activities.

  • Inspects, tests, and maintains rigging gear to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards and NAVFAC P-307.


Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking an experienced Rigger to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs duties described in the Service Contract Act Service Order Rigger. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee's current rate.

DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general supervision, the rigger assembles rigging gear to lift and move equipment or material; selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved; attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, and ceilings with bolts and clamps; attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, slings, ropes and chains to crane hook; gives directions, using hand signals or radio communications, to the crane operator engaged in hoisting and moving loads in order to ensure the safety of workers and the material handled. The rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment using hand tools and power wrenches. Directs workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment on board and into ships.

Essential Functions:

  • Uses hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving equipment and materials.
  • Attaches loads to rigging gear to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
  • Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
  • Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
  • Signal or verbally direct crane operators engaged in hoisting and moving loads on order to ensure the safety of workers and equipment.
  • Cleans, inspects, and tests rigging gear to ensure safety and reliability in accordance with industry standards and the NAVFAC P-307, WEIGHT HANDLING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT manual.
  • Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and / or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.

Marginal Functions:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Heavy Truck Driver
  • Performs other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of five (5) years as Rigger
  • Familiarity with the applicable requirements of NAVFAC P-307
  • Certificate/License/Registration:
    • Rigger Certification
    • Class A Commercial Driver License
    • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
  • Climbing: 25%
  • Crawling: 5%
  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
  • Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%}, Bending (25%), stooping (25%)
  • High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible, 25%
  • Other: NA
  • Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details:

$33.85

Original Posting:

08/31/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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