We have an exciting opportunity for Riggers in Norfolk,VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience
- Prefer rigger qualifications including rigger 1 and signal crane certifications
- Prefers recent shipyard experience
- Must be able to rig large loads safely
- Underwater Hull propulsion rigging (rudders, propellers, fin stabilizers, shafts, etc.)
- Assist with the erection or scaffolding or staging in order to efficiently complete assigned jobs
- Assist with various aspects of weight testing within the safety guidelines
- Fabricates, installs, and repairs rigging and weight handling gear on ships and attaches plates and pulling gear to rigging to lift, move, and position machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads aboard ship.
- Selects and attaches gear, braces, and cushions according to weight and distribution of load, availability of hoisting machinery and presence of obstacles.
- Controls movement of heavy objects/equipment through narrow openings and confined spaces, using jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, and rollers
- Rigs and hangs scaffolds and stages
- Must walk gangway to board ship
- Must climb vertical ladder to travel to bottom of ship depending on location of job
- Uses tools: wrench, knife, hammer to drive pins in staging. Form slings and towing bridals by looping and splicing cable or by crimping metal rope to form nets, ladders and other rigging. Installs hooks, swivels, and turn buckles in rigging
- Selects and attaches gear, braces and cushions according to weight and distribution of load
- Be able to adapt in an environment with extreme temperature exposure
- Signals workers operating cranes or other equipment to move load
- Forms slings and towing bridals by looping and splicing cable or by crimping metal rope to form nets, ladders, and other rigging
TOOL REQUIREMENTS:
- The following tools are expected to be part of the Rigger’s, employee provided, and maintained toolbox:
- 12” crescent wrench
- Knife
- Lineman’s pliers
- Combination wrench set
- Marlin spike
- Channel lock’s
- Tape measure
- Hammer
HOURS:
- 1st and 2nd Shifts Available
PAY:
- up to $25//Hour
- Per Diem Options available
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