Location
Groton, CT | United States
Job description
Responsibilities for this Position
Rigger - Skilled US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2023-11238
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 15
Category: Building Trades
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K Plan
- Paid Vacation and holidays
- Shift Premium
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter/Rideshare Van Services
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Hourly Rates from $26.51 - $36.93
Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?
Apply to the semi-skilled req (2023-11237)! 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.
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:
- Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships
- Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads
- Rig nuclear components
- Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents
Responsibilities - Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
- Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform high work.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Qualifications Required :
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Must be available to work all shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous rigging experience
- Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
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