Rigging Worker

Naval Supply Systems Command; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Supply Systems Command seeks a Rigging Worker to support the Department of Energy (Naval Reactors) Material Office of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. The role requires hands-on rigging, signaling crane operators, and following written instructions for heavy-lift operations.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge through experience and training, with the ability to read blueprints and perform rigging tasks around obstructions and in confined spaces while adhering to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently perform complex rigging tasks and read instructions.
• Experience with signaling crane operators and directing lifting operations.
• Knowledge of measuring and estimating material weights and tensions.

Responsibilities

• Rig heavy loads for crane movement using standard rigging gear.
• Read blueprints and follow written/oral instructions for lifting tasks.
• Ensure safety in confined spaces and coordinate with operators.

Skills

Rigging practices

Reading blueprints

Signal crane operators

Tools

Shackles

Chain falls

Turnbuckles

Wire rope slings

Thimbles

Hooks

Beam clamps

Chaffing gear

Rollers

Job description

You will serve as a RIGGING WORKER in the Department of Energy (Naval Reactors) Material Office of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is:

ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES

• A. I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks including using established rigging practices, laying out, selecting, assembling, repairing, and installing weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging onto heavy loads for movement by crane or other mobile material handling equipment. Must be able to maneuver around obstructions .Must be able to understand signaling crane operators, using standard hand signals to assist in directing lifting operations. Will be performing routine lifting using equipment including shackles, chain falls, turnbuckles, wire rope slings, thimbles, hooks, beam clamps, chaffing gear or rollers to rig objects through confined spaces; repairing standard standing and running rigging. Have knowledge of figuring measurements, volumes, weights of materials and angles of tension using a general knowledge of mathematics. Must be able to read blueprints, sketches and following written and oral work instructions in the prescribed sequence. I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations.
• B. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks on my own initiative under general supervision including using established rigging practices, laying out, selecting, assembling, repairing, and installing weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging onto heavy loads for movement by crane or other mobile material handling equipment .Must be able to maneuver around obstructions .Must be able to understand signaling crane operators, using standard hand signals to assist in directing lifting operations. Will be performing routine lifting using equipment including shackles, chain falls, turnbuckles, wire rope slings, thimbles, hooks, beam clamps, chaffing gear or rollers to rig objects through confined spaces; repairing standard standing and running rigging. Have knowledge of figuring measures, volumes, weights of materials and angles of tension using a general knowledge of mathematics .Must be able to read blueprints, sketches and following written and oral work instructions in the prescribed sequence.
• C. I have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including using established rigging practices, laying out, selecting, assembling, repairing, and installing weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging onto heavy loads for movement by crane or other mobile material handling equipment . Must be able to maneuver around obstructions. Must be able to understand signaling crane operators, using standard hand signals to assist in directing lifting operations. Will be performing routine lifting using equipment including shackles, chain falls, turnbuckles, wire rope slings, thimbles, hooks, beam clamps, chaffing gear or rollers to rig objects through confined spaces; repairing standard standing and running rigging. Have knowledge of figuring measurements, volumes, weights of materials and angles of tension using a general knowledge of mathematics. Must be able to read blueprints, sketches and following written and oral work instructions in the prescribed sequence.
• D. I have the ability to perform simple tasks or I have received training on this type of work. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.