Rigger - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
GrotonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A Rigger supports shipbuilding by lifting, moving, and positioning heavy loads and machinery using rigging hardware, slings, and hoists, and works under radiological controls.
About this role
Overview
Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:
- Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
- Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
- Safe rigging practices and procedures
- Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
- Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
- Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs
- Lifting and Handling gear inspection
Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:
- 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
- Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents
Benefits
- 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 $24.28 - $30.13
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent or 2+ years relevant technical experience
- 0-5 years of relevant experience
- Must be able to work all shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous rigging experience
- Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
Skills
- Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
- Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform work from heights.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, WetSkills
BlueprintsChain FallsChain SlingsCome-alongsHoistsLifting DevicesRadiological ControlsRated ChartsRigging HardwareSecurity ClearanceShipyard ProceduresSynthetic Web SlingsTLDWire Rope
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