Rigger & Rigging Specialist – Shipyard, All Shifts

Nassco; California; 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

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a rigging specialist to move and position material on ships and yards. You will direct crane operators and forklift drivers, locate loads, and rig equipment for safe transfers and installations.

The role requires five years in shipyards or Boatswain Mate-like experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, with flexible shifts and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Five years experience at ship yards 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

Shipyard experience

Rigging equipment knowledge

Ability to work at heights

Reading and following safety rules

Ability to work shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a rigging specialist to move and position material on ships and yards. You will direct crane operators and forklift drivers, locate loads, and rig equipment for safe transfers and installations.

The role requires five years in shipyards or Boatswain Mate-like experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, with flexible shifts and strict safety adherence.