Rigger - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Rigger

Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements :

• Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
• Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
• Safe rigging practices and procedures
• Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
• Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
• Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs
• Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes :

Benefits

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Rigger. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

Support Services that EWIB provides :

Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet