Rigger

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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 Hanwha Philly Shipyard 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 insure that safety is always first

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

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

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

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.

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

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 ensure 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

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice. Hanwha 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. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.