Rigger Experienced & Certified

Gulf Marine Repair; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

EAP

401(k) match

Whole life

Term life

AD&D

Disability

Cancer insurance

Hospital insurance

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL seeks a full-time Rigger to set up and repair rigging for heavy equipment movement at our shipyard. The role includes preparing materials, operating rigging gear, coordinating with crane operators, and dismantling after jobs. 1st shift.

Starting wage is up to $21.77/hour based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, a 401(k) with match, and life and disability coverages. Some overtime/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment.
• Experience calculating loads and pouring a socket on a tow cable.
• Working experience with both hydraulic and friction cranes.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent spatial awareness.
• Flexible schedule to include overtime and weekends.
• Must be certified. (NCCER, Level 1 or 2)

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials before loading.
• Set up rigging equipment and operate heavy machinery.
• Inspect and prepare all loads for movement.
• Guide the crane operator to move equipment to a precise landing.
• Safely use rigging equipment to fasten loads and comply with company and federal rules.

Skills

Shipyard experience

Load calculations

Crane operation

Physical strength

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial awareness

Flexibility

NCCER certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gulf Marine Repair in Tampa, FL is seeking to hire a full-time Rigger to set up and repair rigging for the movement of heavy equipment at our shipyard. As a rigger, you will be required to prepare the materials for before loading, set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy equipment machinery, and dismantle the rigging after the job. This is a 1st shift position.

Our Riggers earn a competitive starting wage of up to $21.77/hour based on experience. We also offer 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, EAP, a 401(k) with company match, whole life insurance (portable), term life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, cancer insurance, hospital insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.

As a Rigger, you inspect and prepare all loads that need to be moved. You control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. With great care and precision, you calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of those heavy loads.

By means of hand signals or verbal communication, you guide the crane operator to move the equipment to a precise landing.

You safely use rigging equipment to fasten loads to meet company and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. You operate under strict quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies. You enjoy working in a shipyard environment and find great satisfaction in your work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a shipyard environment (preferred)
• Experience calculating loads and pouring a socket on a tow cable
• Working experience with both hydraulic and friction cranes
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Strong communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent spatial awareness
• Flexible schedule to include working overtime and weekends when required
• Must be certified. (NCCER, Level 1 or 2)

A high school diploma or equivalent and rigging certification are preferred, but not required.

Location: 33605