Rigger

Overview

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

If yes, then apply today for the position of Rigger at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!

What We Offer:

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan with up to 6% employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

Rigger duties include but are not limited to:

Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.

Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms

Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear

This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely

This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors

Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

Must have experience or training in at least one of the following areas;

Rigging or related lifting & handling, heavy equipment operator, construction or related experience

Valid drivers' license

Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required

Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures

Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training

Heavy Equipment Operator

Forklift experience

Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation

Experience operating Crawler Crane

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Understanding of basic crane hand signals

Experience working in the construction environment

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints

Military/Navy experience

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet