Rigger 2

Employment Type: Full Time/ Hourly/ Non ExemptSalary Information: $18.50 - $26.43Who We AreVigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command.Position SpecificsVigor Marine CM San Diego is currently seeking a Rigger 2 to help support our operations. The Rigger 2 is responsible for rigging material to lift, move, and position onto ships or to move around the shipyard; conveys instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers using hand signals, loud speaker, or radios; locates and loads materials and equipment on and off the ship and in and out of the shipyard; tests and installs rigging equipment (e.g. cargo booms, elevators, boat davits, booms, portable davits, anchors, anchor chains, mobile cranes, sliding pad-eyes, and winches); controls movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings and/or confined spaces; selects cables, wire, ropes, nylon lines, pulleys, winches, blocks, braces, shackles according to weight, distribution, and size of load to be moved.Minimum Requirements Familiarity with OSHA safety standardsIn-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machineryAbility to handle winches, grip hoists, pulleys, cables, ropes, mooring lines, and other equipmentAbility to test shipboard and yard equipmentAbility to give proper hand signals to crane operators and other workersMust have 2 years of rigging experienceMust be able to obtain and maintain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential. Physical RequirementsMost work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environmentMay be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Frequently moves throughout the shipyardFrequently communicates with others to convey instructions to crane operators and forklift drivers about where to move, lower, or lift equipment. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Must be able to maintain and operate rigging equipment which includes the ability to prepare, inspect, maneuver, and breakdown heavy equipment machineryWork at heights and in confined spacesMust be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spacesMust be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 50 poundsMay be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teamsVigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and savings plan.Apply online: https://cmsd-msr.com/careers-jobs/

Salary : $19 - $26