Rigger Specialist

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Shipyard Staffing LLC Full time
Job Description:

Shipyard Staffing LLC is seeking a skilled Rigger to join our team. As a Rigger, you will be responsible for the installation, removal, and repositioning of machinery, structural members of ships or buildings, heavy equipment, or other loads.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Load Handling: Estimate weights and center of gravity of loads to be moved, planning weight distribution, maneuvering the load, and attaching the appropriate lifting gear.
  • Rigging Operations: Use complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects in confined areas.
  • Safety and Compliance: Ensure proper rigging practices and safety factors of rigging equipment are followed.
  • Team Leadership: Instruct helpers and workers in proper and safe rigging practices.

As a Rigger at Shipyard Staffing LLC, you will have the opportunity to work with a leading staffing firm for the Marine industry, serving nationally known corporations and small businesses. Our dedicated staff has served our clients for many years, adapting to changing cultures and economical impacts.

About Shipyard Staffing LLC:

We are a V3 certified and small business designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Our four locations serve the Bremerton, San Diego, Hampton Roads, and Jacksonville Florida areas.


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