Rigger - SDCA

Austal USA; National City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA seeks a skilled rigger to support shipyard operations. You will be responsible for rigging equipment setup, lifting gear selection, and ensuring safety and quality on daily tasks.

The role requires knowledge of shipyard terminology and hand signals, with on-the-job training provided for less experienced coworkers. Candidates must meet rigorous safety standards and be able to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 5 years maritime experience.
• At least 1 year of rigging experience in a shipyard or similar environment.
• Must participate in on-the-job training for less experienced coworkers.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment used in rigging operations, including lifting and moving gear.
• Knowledge of shipyard terminology and vessel layout.
• Knowledge of USA standard hand signals.
• Ability to perform basic math and use metric measurements.
• Completion of Austal USA Overhead Crane/Rigging training (written and practical).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Must be technically proficient in rigging tasks and safe use of rigging equipment.
• Accountable for completing daily work assignments with signatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
• Select and utilize proper lifting gear.
• Set up crane hoisting equipment.
• Be prepared to work any assigned shift.
• May take on tasks outside normal craft assignments.
• Monitor job sites for quality, safety, and environmental health regulations.

Skills

Rigging experience

Safety awareness

Shipyard terminology

US signals

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Rigging gear

Overhead crane training

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Crane and Rigging Manager

SUPERVISES:

N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe use of rigging equipment
• Will be held accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
• Will maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites
• Be responsible for selection and utilization of proper lifting gear
• Set up crane hoisting equipment
• Will be expected to work any assigned shift
• May be assigned tasks that are outside the normal craft assignments
• Monitor the job site for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental and health regulations
• Will be expected to demonstrate the ability to apply practices which satisfy regulatory requirements and industry wide established guidelines to carry out instructions or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Also, will be expected to be able to identify and then resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED, or 5 years Maritime experience
• One year minimum work experience as a rigger in a shipyard environment or similar industry
• Must be willing to participate in continuous improvement by way of on-the-job training for less experienced co-workers
• Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment used in rigging operations, including but not limited to lifting and moving equipment
• Must have knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout
• Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure using the metric system
• Must demonstrate acceptable proficiency by participating in and successfully completing the Austal USA Overhead Crane/Rigging training course which will include both written and functional examinations
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations

TOOLS

Will be expected to acquire basic tools on a list which will be provided by the Crane/Rigging Manager

DIRECTION EXERCISED

N/A

DISCRETION EXERCISED

N/A

LIAISES WITH

Production Department Foremen and Supervisors, Health, Safety and Environmental representatives

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB. Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

COMPENSATION

Pay rate is $35.25.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal USA's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.