Shipyard Rigger & Rigging Specialist

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/HRA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

MHI Ship Repair & Services, located in Norfolk, VA, is hiring an experienced Riggers to plan, supervise and execute rigging tasks in a shipyard environment. You will inspect loads, select appropriate gear, and communicate with crane operators to move heavy equipment safely.

The role requires hands-on rigging experience, strong attention to safety, and the ability to work in a busy marine repair facility near the Hampton Roads port.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging with attention to safe work methods.
• Ability to form slings, and install rigging hardware.
• Knowledge of signaling workers operating cranes.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Forms slings and towing bridles by looping and crimping cable.
• Splices and ties rope to form nets, ladders, and other rigging.
• Installs hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles in rigging.

Skills

Rigging

Crimping

Sling forming

Crane signaling

Tools

Crimping tool

Jacks

Pulley blocks

Turnbuckles

Job description

MHI Ship Repair & Services, located in Norfolk, VA, is hiring an experienced Riggers to plan, supervise and execute rigging tasks in a shipyard environment. You will inspect loads, select appropriate gear, and communicate with crane operators to move heavy equipment safely.

The role requires hands-on rigging experience, strong attention to safety, and the ability to work in a busy marine repair facility near the Hampton Roads port.