Marine Rigging Specialist: Shipyard Lifting & Rigging

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC in Norfolk, VA is hiring experienced Riggers to analyze, plan, and supervise rigging tasks on ships and equipment. Duties include forming slings, splicing rope, installing hooks and turnbuckles, and signaling crane operators to move loads.

The role emphasizes safe methods and hands-on rigging work in a shipyard setting. Ideal candidates bring proven rigging skills, the ability to work in confined spaces, and a practical understanding of hoisting machinery and

Qualifications

• Analyzes rigging tasks from start to finish to ensure safe methods.
• Plans, outlines and supervises small rigging tasks.
• Installs or repairs ship rigging components as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Plans, outlines and supervises small rigging tasks.
• Forms slings and towing bridles by looping and splicing cable or by crimping metal sleeve around cable end and body of cable, using crimping tool.
• Splices and ties rope to form nets, ladders, and other rigging.
• Installs hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles in rigging.
• Reeves lines through blocks and pulleys.
• Sews canvas or leather covers on rigging at friction points, using sail twine and sail maker's palm and needle.
• Selects and attaches gear, braces, and cushions, according to weight and distribution of load, availability of hoisting machinery, and presence of obstacles.
• Signals workers operating cranes or other equipment to move load.
• Installs beam clamps, pad eyes, gallows frames, and other supporting structures for rigging gear.
• Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or in confined spaces, using jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, and rollers.
• Installs or repairs ship's rigging such as mast or antenna rigs, small boat handling gear, and winch or windlass rigging.
• Install masts, booms, yardarms, and gaffs.
• Rigs and hangs scaffold and stages that require blocks and pulleys.

Skills

Rigging experience

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Tools

Crimping tool

Blocks & pulleys

Jacks / chain falls

Job description

Marine Hydraulics International, LLC in Norfolk, VA is hiring experienced Riggers to analyze, plan, and supervise rigging tasks on ships and equipment. Duties include forming slings, splicing rope, installing hooks and turnbuckles, and signaling crane operators to move loads.

The role emphasizes safe methods and hands-on rigging work in a shipyard setting. Ideal candidates bring proven rigging skills, the ability to work in confined spaces, and a practical understanding of hoisting machinery and