Rigger 1st Class

Job Summary:

The Rigger 1st Class is a critical member of our team at Metro Machine Corp DBA General Dynamics NASSCO Bremerton, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and machinery. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist other trades in removing equipment and/or structural components using lifting equipment such as chain falls, cranes, shackles, and slings.

Possess advanced knowledge of crane signals and terminologies, as well as the ability to communicate with crane operators via hand signals or voice radios.

Have the ability to determine the load weight and center gravity when rigging equipment, and to determine the correct rigging equipment for the current task.

Possess the knowledge of using complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects from heights of 50ft to 70ft.

Be able to estimate the weight needed to accomplish weight tests for different types of ships' equipment.

Requirements:

Minimum 8-12 years of shipyard rigging experience.

Must be able to work at heights of 20ft or higher.

Must be able to stand, sit, walk, kneel, and crawl for long periods of time.

Must be able to adhere to and understand the company's safety policies as well as industrial safety requirements.

Physical Requirements:

X Carrying X Lifting X Walking X Climbing X Pulling X Crawling X Sitting X Crouching X Standing X Hearing X Stooping X Kneeling X Talking

Work Environment:
Administrative X Warehouse Grounds X Ship Board Driver Facility Maint.

X Industrial Shop Food Service Boiler Shop X Outdoors Janitorial Other Vision Requirements:

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc.

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