Rigger

Rigger North Kingstown, RI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Outdoor work Military Mid-level Forklift CDL High school diploma or GED Overhead cranes Driving Climbing Blueprint reading Community college experience Hand tools 2 years Communication skills

Full Job Description 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 Experience using tools/equipment or physical work 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 CDL license 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