Senior Rigging Specialist — Heavy Lifts & Shipboard Operations

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a skilled Rigger to support shipbuilding activities including rigging, lifting, and positioning heavy components with strict safety practices. You will read blueprints, interpret rigging charts, operate hoists and come-alongs, and ensure proper handling of loads on complex structures.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, the ability to work all shifts, and the potential to obtain a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Available for any shift.

Responsibilities

• 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 and work under radiological controls.

Skills

Read shipyard procedures

Read blueprints

Work all shifts

Secret security clearance

High work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years relevant technical experience

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a skilled Rigger to support shipbuilding activities including rigging, lifting, and positioning heavy components with strict safety practices. You will read blueprints, interpret rigging charts, operate hoists and come-alongs, and ensure proper handling of loads on complex structures.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, the ability to work all shifts, and the potential to obtain a secret security clearance.