Rigger General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026 Rigger Requisition

ID 2026-20752

Location US-RI-North Kingstown Seat Location EB Quonset Point Facility Trade Manufacturing Support/Trades Shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Approved Background Check 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 Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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