Rigger - SDCA

Austal USA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a skilled rigger in San Diego to support crane hoisting, rigging, and on-site safety compliance. The role requires knowledge of rigging equipment, shipyard terminology, and adherence to safety and environmental rules.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus maritime or rigging experience. Willingness to train and work varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, or 5 years Maritime experience.
• One year minimum work experience as a rigger in a shipyard environment or similar industry.
• Willing to participate in on-the-job training for co-workers.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment used in rigging operations, including lifting and moving equipment.
• Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout.
• Thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence, and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Must be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe use of rigging equipment.
• Set up crane hoisting equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
• Identify and resolve small problems during day-to-day tasks.
• Monitor the job site for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Safety compliance

Shipyard terminology

US Standard hand signals

Math and measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Rigging equipment

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:

• 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

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, + 90 dB.

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’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.