Yard Rigger (Grades 7 - 9)

Yard Rigger (Grades 7 - 9) US-ME-Bath

Working as a Yard Rigger at Bath Iron Works, you will be responsible for the safe and proper lifting of all items in the shipyard. Yard Riggers operate specialized machinery, remote-controlled bridge cranes, and even a unit transporter that will haul 500 tons. Applicants may be assigned to a variety of Yard Rigger Trade tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Selecting and assembling rigging gear.
• Determining load capacities of gear.
• Attaching and un-attaching loads to lifting gear.
• Give direction to crane operators with hand signals or radio.
• Perform basic and complex hand rigging, perform complex lifts, engineered lifts, drift lifts, operate mobile equipment, and inspect rigging gear.
• Yard Rigger will comply with all processes and procedures (i.e. Work Instructions, Safety Procedure Manuals, SII).

The pay range for this position ranges from $30.04/hr - $33.36/hr.