Senior Shipyard Rigger - Rigging & Installation

Ameri-Force, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Ameri-Force, Inc. is hiring a skilled rigger to support shipyard operations in North Charleston, SC. The role focuses on planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, and installing complex weight handling gear and rigging across multiple vessels and projects.

You will work with engineers and divers, interpret blueprints and technical documents, and ensure safety compliance under OSHA standards while performing demanding rigging tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of rigging experience in a shipyard required.
• Ability to pass all administered tests prior to hire.
• Proficient in rigging duties considering object size, shape, and support structures.
• Ability to read drawings and general instructions.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Capable of wearing PPE per OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, assemble, repair, and install complex rigging.
• Maintain knowledge of rigging procedures and equipment.
• Move ship’s engines, generators, turbines, pumps, and boilers.
• Assist divers in salvage work and move salvage equipment.
• Coordinate work with multiple trades from technical documents and blueprints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Blueprints reading

Safety PPE use

Job description

Ameri-Force, Inc. is hiring a skilled rigger to support shipyard operations in North Charleston, SC. The role focuses on planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, and installing complex weight handling gear and rigging across multiple vessels and projects.

You will work with engineers and divers, interpret blueprints and technical documents, and ensure safety compliance under OSHA standards while performing demanding rigging tasks in a dynamic environment.