Rigger - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Connecticut; On-site; USD 45,722 - 59,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Rigger in Connecticut. The role includes responsibilities such as supporting shipbuilding processes and ensuring safe lifting and handling of heavy materials. Candidates need a High School Diploma or GED along with 5+ years of experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401K plan, paid vacation, and shift premiums. Candidates must be adaptable to different shifts and possess a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant rigging experience.
• Candidates must be available for any shift.
• Ability to read and understand shipyard procedures and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment.
• Lift, move, and position heavy loads.
• Rig nuclear components and work under radiological controls.

Skills

Rigging hardware selection

Safe rigging practices

Interpretation of rated charts

Communication skills

Inspection of lifting gear

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:

• Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
• Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
• Safe rigging practices and procedures
• Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
• Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
• Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come‑alongs
• Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills, the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:

• Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships
• Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads
• Rig nuclear components
• Work under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Rideshare Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $33.19 - $43.20

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
• Required: 5+ years of relevant experience
• Required: Candidates must be available for any shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous rigging experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
• Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform high work
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Skills

• Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform work from heights
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet