Journeyman Rigger - Shipyard Lifting Specialist

Trade Team; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Trade Team in California seeks an experienced Rigging Technician for temporary yards and shipboard projects. You will rig materials to lift, move and position loads, and communicate with crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.

Candidates should have five years of shipyard experience or Boatswain Mate Second Class or higher, a high school diploma, and solid knowledge of rigging equipment and safety in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Rigs materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard.
• Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment.
• Locates, loads and unloads materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard.
• Tests and installs rigging equipment.
• Sets up tools and equipment at job site and puts equipment away when finished.
• Handles winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Height safety

Hand signals communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test gauges

Job description

Trade Team in California seeks an experienced Rigging Technician for temporary yards and shipboard projects. You will rig materials to lift, move and position loads, and communicate with crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.

Candidates should have five years of shipyard experience or Boatswain Mate Second Class or higher, a high school diploma, and solid knowledge of rigging equipment and safety in confined spaces.