Rigger

Tap Growth ai
Newport News, VA
We're Hiring: Rigger!

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Rigger to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in rigging operations, crane operations, and heavy lifting procedures to ensure safe and efficient material handling in industrial environments.

Location: Newport News, United States

Work Mode: Work From Office

Role: Rigger

What You'll Do

  • Must have knowledge of chain fall/strap loading.
  • Must be able to rig large loads safely.
  • Underwater Hull propulsion rigging (rudders, propellers, fin stabilizers, shafts,)
  • Knowledge of ship's structure, anchor chains, associated equipment,
  • Staging construction, cranes and their capacities/chart, ship's mooring,
  • Candidate should be able to climb and have no fears of elevated heights.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check, US Citizenship due to working at

specific locations.

  • Knowledge of underwater hull rigging of shafting, propellers, rudders, is preferred.
  • Previous shipyard experience is preferred.

∙Must climb vertical ladder to travel to bottom of ship depending on location

∙Uses Tools

∙Wrench, Knife, Hammer, Form Slings, Towing Bridals, Looping, Splicing Cable, Crimping

Metal Rope, Installs Hooks, Swivels,

∙Selects and attaches gear, braces and cushions according to weight and distribution of

load

∙Signals workers operating cranes or other equipment to move load

∙Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates

What We're Looking For:

Riggers 1st & 2nd shift

  • Advise shift preference
  • 1st shift 0600 – 2:30 - 2nd shift 3:00 – 11:30
  • May work 8, 10 or 12 hour shift depending on vessel
  • All safety requirements including firewatch
  • Previous Shipyard Experience is Perferred
  • 7-10 years' rigging experience required.
  • No less than 5 years’ experience for 2nd class riggers
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three years of shipboard rigging experience
  • Ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the rigging trade

Ready to lift your career? Apply now and join our team!
Posted 2025-08-23

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