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Labor One Staffing

Hiring Riggers for Shipyard

National City, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $31.75/hr

Labor One is hiring Riggers for a project in San Diego, California. 5 years of shipyard experience ... Rigger Knowledge -Riggers should have experience and previous work history to support the rate of a ...

Chipton Ross

Shipyard Recruiter

North Charleston, SC · On-site

Understanding of hiring compliance including EEO and federal guidelines. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ... Riggers, Mechanics, Planners, and Engineers. Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, i ...

Chipton Ross

Shipyard Recruiter

Newport News, VA · On-site

Understanding of hiring compliance including EEO and federal guidelines. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ... Riggers, Mechanics, Planners, and Engineers. Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, i ...

Aerotek

Rigger

San Diego, CA

$25 - $31/hr

... Hiring (1st Shift) * This role sets up, tests, and operates rigging systems to safely lift, move, and position materials and equipment on ships and throughout the shipyard. The rigger coordinates ...

Project Management Quality Services

Rigger

Newport News, VA · On-site

$17.34 - $27.31/hr

Now Hiring Riggers Pay: $17.34-$27.31 hourly Per Diem: $120+ Duration: 2+ years Location: Newport ... They operate the vast majority of cranes throughout the shipyard in addition to a wide assortment ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Marine Riggers

San Diego, CA

$25.50 - $33/hr

Labor One is hiring Riggers for a project in San Diego, California. 5 years of shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell: (619)484-7267 , (619)657-5507 or ...

Main Industries

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

Main Industries

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA

$23.25 - $30/hr

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

Main Industries

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

Main Industries

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

Main Industries

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

Main Industries

Main is hiring for full-time Scaffold Lead Builders. No relocation or per diem available. Main is searching for an employee experienced in working with containment and rigging in various shipyard ...

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How much do urgently hiring shipyard rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for urgently hiring shipyard 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 is the difference between Urgently Hiring Shipyard Rigger vs Shipyard Crane Operator?

AspectUrgently Hiring Shipyard RiggerShipyard Crane Operator
CertificationsRigger certification, OSHA safety trainingCrane operator license, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentShipyards, construction sites, outdoorShipyards, construction sites, outdoor
Job ResponsibilitiesRigging, lifting, securing cargo and equipmentOperating cranes to lift and move materials

Both roles work in shipyard environments and require safety certifications. The main difference is that riggers focus on rigging and securing loads, while crane operators operate cranes to lift and move heavy objects. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and job seekers find the right position based on skills and certifications.

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Hiring Riggers for Shipyard

Hiring Riggers for Shipyard

Labor One Staffing

National City, CA • On-site

$24.50 - $31.75/hr

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Job description

Labor One is hiring Riggers for a project in San Diego, California.
5 years of shipyard experience is required.
Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (619)657-5507 or (858)717-1672
*Please send us a text if we don't answer*
Walk-ins Accepted! Apply today!
1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Summary
Rigs material to lift, move and position material onto ship or to move around the yard. Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker or telephone. Locates, loads/unloads materials and equipment on and off ship and in and out of yard. Tests and installs rigging equipment, such as cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms and portable davits. Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces. Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load to be moved. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
Qualification Standards
Five years experience at ship yards or five years experience as Boatswain Mate Second Class P. O. or above. High school graduate or equivalent. Good knowledge of all rigging equipment, ability to test shipboard and yard equipment. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and to access and move around ship safely.
Essential Job Tasks
1. Rigs materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard.
2. Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment.
3. Locates, loads and unloads materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard.
4. Tests and installs rigging equipment.
5. Sets up tools and equipment at job site an and puts equipment away when finished.
6. Handles winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment.
Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids
Wire rope, slings, cables, rope, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces, cushions, nylon slings, chain falls, come-alongs, shackles, other rigging equipment, test gauges and other testing equipment, cargo booms, and protective equipment.
Physical/Mental Involvement
Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing rigging equipment or material to be rigged. Climbing and balancing on scaffolds, walking, stooping and crouching to fit equipment into rigging gear, reaching above head at shoulder level or below to rig equipment, continuous manual dexterity, seeing and hearing, crawling through small openings as needed, kneeling. Ability to give proper hand signals to crane operators and other workers.
Marginal Job Tasks
None identified.
Environmental Factors
Exposed to fumes, dusts, mists, odors, and gases that may cause harm to the respiratory system. Exposed to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts. Exposed to high level of constant noise.
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 instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment
-Locate, load and unload materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard
-Test and install rigging equipment
-Set up tools and equipment at job site and put equipment away when finished
-Handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment
Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Labor One specializes in matching skilled craft laborers with marine and industrial services needs throughout Texas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California. We ensure our clients receive the right candidates they need, while providing reliable work to our wide network of talent. At Labor One, our mission is to create partnerships between clients and staff within the marine and industrial services fields in order to create greater productivity and satisfaction for both. By utilizing a unique recruitment process, our mission is to create a wide network of vetted and qualified talent from which we can draw in order to create these mutually beneficial relationships. We envision, and are implementing, staffing solutions that deliver skilled, timely, and affordable labor to our clients. We also envision, and are implementing, a recruitment process that prepares job candidates for placement in jobs where their skills and training are useful, valued, and rewarded.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Brownsville, TX, US

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