Rigger

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan with up to 6% employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a Rigger to join our manufacturing team. You will participate in lifting, moving heavy loads, and operate mobile and overhead cranes under supervision.

This position requires hands-on rigging work, adherence to safety procedures, ability to work outdoors and at heights, and flexibility to support overtime. We provide paid training, health benefits, retirement plan, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience.
• Experience or training in rigging, lifting or heavy equipment operation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work all shifts and support overtime as needed.
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions.
• Able to read, interpret, and follow policies and procedures.
• Own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving heavy loads using rigging equipment.
• Operate mobile and overhead cranes with proper training.
• Communicate with crane operators using hand signals.
• Work at ships, barges, indoors and outdoors.
• Support extended hours and overtime as needed.

Skills

Rigging

Lifting & handling

Heavy equipment operator

Forklift experience

Blueprint reading

Hand signals

Team communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Mobile crane

Overhead crane

Forklift

Rigging gear

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Rigger

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-20752

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 20

Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

Rigger duties include but are not limited to:

Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.

• Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms
• Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear
• This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely
• This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors
• Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills for documentation andreporting purposes

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Must have experience or training in at least one of the following areas;
  • Rigging or related lifting & handling, heavy equipment operator, construction or related experience
• Valid drivers' license
• Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• R igging or related lifting & handling experience or training
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Forklift experience
• Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
• Experience operating CrawlerCrane
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Understanding of basic crane hand signals
• Experience working in the construction environment
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
• Military/Navy experience

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.