Rigger: Shipyard Lifting Specialist in Norfolk

Hutco Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription

Vision Coverage

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Riggers to support shipyard operations at a Norfolk Naval location. Riggers will assist in safe movement and positioning of ship components, heavy machinery, and equipment used in shipbuilding and repair.

You may work with cranes, forklifts, tugboats, scaffolding, rigging gear, and shipboard ventilation systems. Candidates must determine load requirements and select appropriate rigging gear for operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop and climb.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights and in confined spaces.
• Must pass a respirator fit test.
• Must pass the Physical Agility Test.
• Must work shifts based on production needs.
• Must report to the Norfolk Naval location.
• Must complete the DBIDS application process.

Responsibilities

• Operate or work with shipyard cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Support tugboat operations involving movement of ships between dry docks and piers.
• Rig, lift, move, and position ship components including piping, valves, pumps, motors, electronic equipment, machinery, and structural components.
• Calculate weight and center of gravity of loads being handled.
• Determine the capacity of lift points.
• Calculate angles imposed on handling gear.
• Select appropriate rigging gear for lifting operations.
• Erect, maintain, and dismantle scaffolding.
• Support handling, maintenance, and issuing of tools used in shipbuilding operations.
• Install and maintain shipboard ventilation equipment.
• Perform work at extreme heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Rigging

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Tugboats

Job description

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Riggers to support shipyard operations at a Norfolk Naval location. Riggers will assist in safe movement and positioning of ship components, heavy machinery, and equipment used in shipbuilding and repair.

You may work with cranes, forklifts, tugboats, scaffolding, rigging gear, and shipboard ventilation systems. Candidates must determine load requirements and select appropriate rigging gear for operations.