Rigger - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 31,850 - 39,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Rideshare Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A prominent shipbuilding company in Connecticut is seeking Riggers to support vessel assembly and equipment handling. The role involves gaining skills in rigging methods, ensuring safe practices, and potentially lifting nuclear components. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or equivalent and are eager to learn. Company offers comprehensive training and various benefits, including medical and vacation plans.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Must be able to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships.
• Responsible for lifting, moving, and positioning ships and shipyard machinery.
• Rig nuclear components and work under radiological controls.

Skills

Ability to read and understand shipyard procedures

Ability to work all shifts

Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2+ years relevant technical experience

Job description

Overview

Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:

• Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
• Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
• Safe rigging practices and procedures
• Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
• Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
• Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs
• Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:

• Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships
• Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads
• Rig nuclear components
• Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Rideshare Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Rigger. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

To register for EWIB: https://mpiapplication.ewib.org

Support Services that EWIB provides:

• Attendance Stipends
• Transportation Assistance
  • Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)
  • Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)
  • Organizing Uber or Taxi rides
• Childcare assistance
• Clothing or boots
• Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

***Not required for current Electric Boat Employees***

Qualifications

Required:

• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent or 2+ years relevant technical experience
• Must be able to work all shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous rigging experience
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program

Skills

• Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform work from heights.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet