RIGGER

Overview

Responsibilities

·        Have the advanced knowledge of crane signals and terminologies

·        Ability to communicate with crane operators via hand signals or voice radios

·        Ability to carry and use chain falls

·        Have the advanced knowledge in proper inspect , use and store wire rope pennants and slings

·        Have the ability to determine the load weight and center gravity when rigging equipment

·        Ability determining the correct rigging equipment for the current task

·        Possess the knowledge of using complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects from heights of 50ft to 70ft

·        Possess the knowledge of knot tying with the capabilities of tying knots and knowing their uses and functionalities such as bowlines, square knots and hitches, etc.

·        Ability to estimate the weight needed to accomplish weight test for different types of ships equipment

·        Be able to carry a full tool bag and assist outside machinist in removing, dissembling, repairing, reassembling and reinstalling ships equipment.

·        Minimum or 2 years shipyard rigging experience

·        Must be able to work at heights of 20 ft. or higher

·        Must be able to stand, sit , walk , kneel and crawl for long periods of time

·        Must be able to adhere and understand the companies safety policies as well as industrial safety requirements

·        Have a minimum of basic tools sizes ranging from 1/4” to 1 ¼”

·        Must be a qualified rigger level one and qualified signal person – OSHA 1926 Subpart CC Certified. Must be able to show proof.

Qualifications & Experience

• • Have the advanced knowledge of crane signals and terminologies
• • Ability to communicate with crane operators via hand signals or voice radios
• • Ability to carry and use chain falls
• • Have the advanced knowledge in proper inspect , use and store wire rope pennants and slings
• • Have the ability to determine the load weight and center gravity when rigging equipment
• • Ability determining the correct rigging equipment for the current task
• • Possess the knowledge of using complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects from heights of 50ft to 70ft
• • Possess the knowledge of knot tying with the capabilities of tying knots and knowing their uses and functionalities such as bowlines, square knots and hitches, etc.
• • Ability to estimate the weight needed to accomplish weight test for different types of ships equipment
• • Be able to carry a full tool bag and assist outside machinist in removing, dissembling, repairing, reassembling and reinstalling ships equipment.
• • Minimum or 2 years shipyard rigging experience
• • Must be able to work at heights of 20 ft. or higher
• • Must be able to stand, sit , walk , kneel and crawl for long periods of time
• • Must be able to adhere and understand the companies safety policies as well as industrial safety requirements
• • Have a minimum of basic tools sizes ranging from 1/4” to 1 ¼”
• • Must be a qualified rigger level one and qualified signal person – OSHA 1926 Subpart CC Certified. Must be able to show proof.