Rigger Journeyman

Employment Type : Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $23.97 - $34.24

Location : Vigor Marine CM San Diego, 1995 Bay Front Street, San Diego, CA 92113

Who We Are

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command.

We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet.

Position Specifics

The Rigger is responsible for rigging material to lift, move, and position onto ships or to move around the shipyard; conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker, or radios; locates and loads materials and equipment on and off the ship and in and out of the shipyard; tests and installs rigging equipment (e.g. cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms, portable davits, anchors, anchor chains, mobile cranes, sliding pad-eyes, and winches); controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings and/or confined spaces; selects cables, wire, ropes, nylon lines, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces, shackles according to weight, distribution, and size of load to be moved.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ rigging experience preferably in a shipyard or military environment.
• Leadership experience.
• Familiar with reading blueprints and work items.
• Familiar with JSA, SOP and PEPs
• Familiar with loft rigging.
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines, and other equipment.
• Ability to test shipboard and yard equipment.
• Ability to give proper hand signals to crane operators and other workers.
• Rigs materials to be moved onto ship or around the shipyard.
• Conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower, or lift equipment.
• Locates loads and unloads materials on and off the ship and in and out of the shipyard.
• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved.
• Sets, aligns, and levels heavy equipment machinery.
• Select the appropriate rigging gear.
• Prepare rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspect rigging before final use.
• Monitor and maintain rigging equipment.
• Maneuver loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
• Break down rigging equipment and conduct post-rigging inspections.
• Perform testing and install rigging equipment.
• Ensures daily clean-up of work site.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrates the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, putting the company values and commitments at the forefront of decisions and actions.
• Fosters openness and early detection of possible ethics, compliance, and contractual issues to support early intervention of nonconformities and/or compliance violations.
• Fulfills all training and development activities in accordance with designated deadlines.
• Contributes to the development of subordinates within the work group.
• Ensures the quality standards are adhered to by him/her and other subordinates within the work group.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment.
• May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequently moves throughout the shipyard.
• Frequently communicates with others to convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower, or lift equipment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to maintain and operate rigging equipment which includes the ability to prepare, inspect, maneuver, and breakdown heavy equipment machinery.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams.

Our Commitment

The Vigor Marine CM San Diego Management Team is committed to providing the necessary structure, tools and environment for our employees. We act in the economic best interests of our customers and our company, in a professional, honest and sincere manner.

Our mission is accomplished through unwavering commitment to the following principles:

• Teamwork
• Professional conduct
• Integrity
• Total quality
• Customer Satisfaction
• Open, honest communication at all levels
• Awareness of environmental issues
• Empowerment at every level

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Veterans and individuals with disabilities. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and a savings plan.

How to Apply

In Person:

Vigor Marine CM San Diego

1995 Bay Front Street

San Diego, CA 92113

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