Rigger Helper 2

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Salary Information: $16.85 - $21.69/Hourly

Who We Are

Continental Maritime of San Diego, a Titan company, is a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy. Our skilled professionals have performed hundreds of ship repairs for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. CMSD does repair on all types of major surface vessels including CVN, CG, and DDG, and all types of amphibious ships including LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work also includes repairs and alterations to a wide range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability Systems.

Position Specifics

Continental Maritime of San Diego is currently seeking a Rigger Helper 2 to help support our operations. The Rigger is responsible for rigging material to lift, move, and position onto ships or to move around the shipyard; conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker, or radios; locates and loads materials and equipment on and off the ship and in and out of the shipyard; tests and installs rigging equipment (e.g. cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms, portable davits, anchors, anchor chains, mobile cranes, sliding pad-eyes, and winches); controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings and/or confined spaces; selects cables, wire, ropes, nylon lines, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces, shackles according to weight, distribution, and size of load to be moved.

Minimum Requirements

• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery
• Ability to handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines, and other equipment
• Ability to test shipboard and yard equipment
• Ability to give proper hand signals to crane operators and other workers
• Must have 3 months of rigging experience
• The ability to obtain a DBIDS credential is required

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment
• May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Frequently moves throughout the shipyard
• Frequently communicates with others to convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower, or lift equipment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to maintain and operate rigging equipment which includes the ability to prepare, inspect, maneuver, and breakdown heavy equipment machinery
• Work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces
• Must be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams

The Continental Maritime of San Diego Management Team is committed to providing the necessary structure, tools, and environment for our employees. We act in the economic best interests of our customers and our company, in a professional, honest and sincere manner. Our mission is accomplished through unwavering commitment to the following principles:

• Teamwork
• Professional Conduct
• Integrity
• Total Quality
• Customer Satisfaction
• Open, honest communication at all levels
• Awareness of environmental issues
• Empowerment to every level

Continental Maritime of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and savings plan.

Apply in person to: Continental Maritime of San Diego, LLC

1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113