Shop Rigger

Job Overview

The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, electronic equipment, staging work, testing, steel/pipe work, general dock tasks, rudders, shafting, wheel work, and anchor chain work. The mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation, performs preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery, records work performed, and follows specified safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge

Anchor Chain Work

Make metal tags

Break detachable links (including baldt/kenter style links)

Transport – load/unload trailers/pallets (Preferred)

Read a micrometer

Assist in counting anchor shots and tags

Assist in removing and reinstalling bitter ends – open/closed fo’c’sle

Assist in measuring chain links

Wheel Work (Hubs/Blades/CCP System)

Hook up and operate air falls

Install and remove blade pallet rig

Transport hub – trailer/boom dolly (Preferred)

Assist in proper sling/grommet hook up – hull

Dry‑Dock Related Shafting Work

Assist in method of removal – pad eye placement – select gear

Assist in shaft transporting – trailer/boom dolly

Shaft Alley Related Shafting Work

Removal of bulkhead seals

Deck Machinery Work (work with cranes and cargo booms)

Wires – Assist with removing/reeve system/blocks

Booms – Assist with removing/installing and proper method/gear selection for ABS quadrennial

Blocks – Assist with removing/reinstalling [ABS quadrennial]

Testing – Assist with setting up, [navy test] [ABS test]

B&A crane – Assist with removing/reeve wire ropes

B&A crane – Assist with boom removal [method/select gear/block/transport]

B&A Crane – Assist with testing and set up

Routine Engine Room Work

Method/gear/route walked

Proper lashing/rig gear applications

Small pumps, motors, valves (≤24″), pipe, vent ducting, etc.

Install and remove flushing gear

Main Engine/SSDG Overhaul Work

Install and remove flushing gear

Electronic Equipment Inspections

Complete inspection procedures

Determine follow up required

Staging Work – familiar with staging procedure and proper building practices for QES/Burke

Steel/Pipe Related Work – complete steel repair and/or piping work on various areas outside of the engine room

General Dock-Related Work: blocking, docking/undocking, mooring ships, gangway/platforms, other dock-related tasks

Familiar with Hook‑on (ship/pier)

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Must demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for CG, DDG, and LHD ships; knowledge of job planning and execution, proper gear selection, leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.

Other Requirements

Candidate for the Maritime Solutions Norfolk Hiring Events

Minimum education: High school diploma/GED

Minimum relevant experience: 4‑7 years

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to calculate and understand units of measure

Ability to wear appropriate protective gear

Ability to obtain a government access badge

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

High School/GED

Pay, Benefits & Employment Details

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which determines wages. Employee benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, among others. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.

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