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Newport News, VA
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Requirements

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Forklift Operator's License

Job overview

The Rigger 1/Class role involves selecting, installing, and operating cable, rope, and rigging equipment to lift and position heavy loads on ships. Responsibilities include fabricating and repairing rigging, directing crane operations, assisting with docking lines, performing inspections, and adhering to safety standards in a shipbuilding environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cable HandlingRope HandlingShacklesBeam ClampsSpreadersStrong BacksWeight Handling GearFabricationInstallationRepairStanding RiggingRunning RiggingWire CableFiber RopeSlingsTowing BridlesWire Rope NetsCranes OperationClearance PlanningDocking Lines HandlingCapstan OperationMan‑Lifts NavigationPre‑Use InspectionSafety ComplianceReliability

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCompletion of Formal Apprenticeship Program or in-Company Two-Year Training ProgramThree Years Experience in Ship Building and/or Repair EnvironmentAbility to Gain Access to Government FacilitiesForklift Operator's License

Full job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Selects, installs, and uses cable, ropes, shackles, beam clamps, spreaders, strong backs, and other weight

handling gear to lift, move and position heavy loads

  • Fabrication, installation, and repair of standing and running riggings and wire cable or fiber rope articles

such as slings, towing bridles, wire rope nets, and other ship and boat rigging and weight handling gear

  • Direct the operation of cranes and similar equipment and plan for clearance and safety factors

  • Assist in ship docking operations by laying out and handling docking lines and tackles, subbing lines on

cleats or bollards, hauling in lines by operating capstans, and performing similar duties

  • Ascend, traverse, and negotiate man-lifts, gangways, equipment and staging at varying heights (80')

  • Perform pre-use inspection of staging, equipment, rigging, and lift points

  • Abide by all safety rules, company, and yard practices.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical behavior consistent with company policies

  • Perform all other duties required by assigned supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Able to gain access to government facilities asrequired

  • Prior forklift operator's license

  • NCCCO rigging certification preferred

  • Must be reliable and maintain consistent work attendance

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Competition of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, two-year training program

  • 3 years' experience in a ship building and/or repair environment

Physical Demands:

  • While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms;

talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50

pounds.

Work Environment:

  • This position is performed in a traditional new construction, fabrication, and ship repair environment with

local travel between facilities as required.

  • Occasional travel outside of the local area may be required in the development of training, technical

requirements, vendors, suppliers, and other team members

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