Rigger (Journeyman)

Between $30.24 and $32.24 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Rigger (Journeyman) National Steel & Shipbuilding Co

Occupation:

Riggers

Location:

San Diego, CA - 92113 Positions available: 2 Job #: 19844543

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

03/18/2026

Updated:

03/19/2026

Expires:

05/17/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Veteran Friendly Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 60 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

JOB SUMMARY

Rigs material to lift, move and position material onto ship or to move around the yard. Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker or telephone. Locates loads/unloads materials and equipment on and off ship and in and out of yard. Tests and installs rigging equipment, such as cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms and portable davits. Controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces. Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces and cushions according to weight, distribution and size of load to be moved. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Five years experience at ship yards or five years experience as Boatswain Mate Second Class P.O. or above. High school graduate or equivalent. Good knowledge of all rigging equipment, ability to test shipboard and yard equipment. Must have ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be available to work any shift. Must comprehend written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

1. Rig materials to be moved onto ship or around the ship yard. 2. Convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower or lift equipment. 3. Locate loads and unloads materials on and off ship and in and out of shipyard. 4. Test and install rigging equipment. 5. Set up tools and equipment at job site and put equipment away when finished. 6. Handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines and other equipment. 7. Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

MATERIALS, TOOLS EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDS

Wire rope, slings, cables, rope, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces, cushions, nylon slings, chain falls, come-along, shackles, other rigging equipment, test gauges and other testing equipment, cargo booms, and protective equipment. Personal protective equipment required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing rigging equipment or material to be rigged. Climbing and balancing on scaffolds, walking, stooping and crouching to fit equipment into rigging gear, reaching above at shoulder level or below to rig equipment, continuous manual dexterity, seeing and hearing, crawling through small openings as needed, and kneeling. Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area.

MARGINAL JOB TASKS

Housekeeping in all work areas, including sweeping. May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.