Rigger

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a skilled Rigger to join our shipyard team. You will participate in indoor and outdoor lifting and movement of heavy loads, using slings, lines, and cranes, and operate equipment under trained supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or 2 years related experience), a valid driver’s license, ability to work heights and in confined spaces, and access to your own basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2 years related technical experience.
• Experience in rigging or related lifting & handling, heavy equipment operator, construction or related work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work all shifts and support overtime as needed.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperatures.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in indoor and outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads.
• Use rigging equipment including straps, cables, chains, slings, blocks, pulleys and booms.
• Work with mobile and overhead cranes; operate after training when qualified.
• Follow hand signals with crane operators to ensure safe lifting.
• Work on ships and barges, indoors and outdoors; perform at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Strong communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.

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:

• Rigging 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

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet