Rigger (All Levels) – Shipyard Operations

Nassco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego seeks a skilled rigging professional to rig materials for shipyard operations, move loads safely and assist crane and forklift operators.

You will set up rigging gear, test installations, and follow safety instructions, with five years of yard or Boatswain Mate experience. This role requires working at heights and in confined spaces across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Five years experience at shipyards 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.
• Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift.
• Must comprehend written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Responsibilities

• Rig materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard.
• Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment.
• Locate loads and unloads materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard.
• Test and install rigging equipment.
• Set up tools and equipment at job site and put equipment away when finished.
• Handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment.
• Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Skills

Rigging equipment knowledge

Ability to work at heights

Reading and understanding safety rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging equipment testing

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego seeks a skilled rigging professional to rig materials for shipyard operations, move loads safely and assist crane and forklift operators.

You will set up rigging gear, test installations, and follow safety instructions, with five years of yard or Boatswain Mate experience. This role requires working at heights and in confined spaces across all shifts.