RIGGER - TRANSPORTATION

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks a skilled rigger to select and attach rigging gear for lifts under 100 tons on mobile and bridge cranes. You will need hands-on knowledge of plate clamps, shackles, chains and straps, and ensure safe, efficient rigging operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Join a leading shipyard delivering Navy ships, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth across a diverse,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent plus 3-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of sizes and capacities on plate clamps, shackles, chains and straps.

Responsibilities

• Selects and attaches rigging gear for lifts under 100 tons on mobile and bridge cranes.

Skills

Rigging operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plate clamps

Shackles

Chains

Straps

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position:No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Selects and attaches rigging gear for lifts under 100 tons on mobile and bridge cranes. Requires knowledge of sizes and capacities on plate clamps, shackles, chains and straps.

Must Have

High school graduate or equivalent plus 3-5 years of experience.

Nice to Have

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.