Yard Rigger; Grades 4

Job Description

Working as a Yard Rigger at Bath Iron Works, you will be responsible for the safe and proper lifting of all items in the shipyard. Yard Riggers operate specialized machinery, remote controlled bridge cranes, and even a unit transporter that will haul 500 tons, has 64 wheels and turns at zero degrees.

Applicants may be assigned to a variety of Yard Rigger Trade tasks, including (but not limited to):

• Selecting and assembling rigging gear.
• Determining load capacities of gear.
• Attaching and un-attaching loads to lifting gear.
• Give direction to crane operators with hand signals or radio.
• Perform basic hand rigging, assist in complex lifts, engineered lifts, drift lifts, operate mobile equipment, and inspect rigging gear.
• Yard Rigger will comply with all processes and procedures (i.e. Work Instructions, Safety Procedure Manuals, SII).

The pay range for this position ranges from $28.39/hr - $29.48/hr.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 Months to 1 Year with rigging experience.

Preferred:

• Shipbuilding Crane and Hand Rigging Experience.

Required:

• Must be able to work on ships, on the ground, and in all buildings.
• Must be able to identify the proper below the hook lifting device(s) required for the task.
• Must be able to determine sling angles and associated capacities.
• Must demonstrate usage and understanding of "Standard Hand Signals".
• Must meet the requirements of the Yard Rigger physical task analysis.
• Must be able to determine the center of gravity of the load.

Preferred:

• Ability to explain basic terms such as:
  Load Radius, Working Load Ratings, Gross Capacity, Net Capacity, Rated Capacity, Sling Angle and Usage Criteria.