Rigger- Must Have Min 2 Years Experience - Pays Up To $27HR Plus $120 Per Diem For Non Locals

Company: Aerotek
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Description:Experience: Candidates must have 2-5 years experience in heavy rigging and be able to work onboard ship doing heavy lifting, climbing, bending and be able to work in confined spaces. Required Skills: 1. Proper use and care of chain hoists (1 ton to 40 tons) to rig steel piping and machinery where cranes are not available. 2. Knowledge of the proper use of wire rope lashing to rig where lifting pads are not installed or available. 3. Knowledge of weight calculations, center of gravity and how to apply rigging gear (chain hoists, shackles, and wire ropes) to safely rig and move loads. 4. Knowledge of rigging knots, splicing of rope and wire rope reeving and seizing. 5. Experience in rigging loads from a crane hook to other rigging points inside a structure or building. 6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.Skills:rigger, boatswain mate, crane operator, hoists, material handler, chain falls, shacklesTop Skills Details:rigger, boatswain mate, crane operator, hoists, material handler, chain falls, shacklesAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Experience: Candidates must have 2-5 years experience in heavy rigging and be able to work onboard ship doing heavy lifting, climbing, bending and be able to work in confined spaces. Must have American Passport or American Birth CertificateExperience Level:Intermediate Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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