Rigger

SUMMARY
Rig 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 or radio. Locates, loads/unloads materials and equipment on and off ship and in and out of yard.
This is an in-person position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Follow all PSI rules and regulations


Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, shackles, clamping devices, blocks, synthetic slings and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
Must have knowledge of various size wire ropes breaking strengths
Attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps
Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook
Gives directions to Overhead Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled
Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment
Use proper hand signals to signal crane operators and radio communication with crane operators
Visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-alongs, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure that safety is always first
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, with hand signals and by radio
Thoroughness
Flexibility
Integrity
Strategic thinking
Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

Minimum High School or GED Diploma
Minimum 3 years structural steel rigging or erecting
Fundamentals of rigging, basic working knowledge of crane and rigging gear
High Reach Forklift experience
Knowledge of the proper hand and radio signals for all cranes
Knowledge of tying knots
Knowledge of proper hand signals to signal crane operators and radio communication with crane operators


Knowledge of how to visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-alongs, hooks, and all other rigging gear to insure that safety is always first
Must have knowledge of various size wire ropes’ breaking strengths


Some training may be available to keep educated on new OSHA or other safety guidelines and new industry developments

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.