Rigger Mechanic

Summary:

* Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
* Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
* Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
* Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
* Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
* Skilled in the movement and placement of large structural, mechanical, and electrical assemblies and components.
* Able to erect temporary and permanent staging.
* Capable of performing functional and load related tests on shipboard mooring securing, and lifting components.
* Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and seek assistance with weights over 50 pounds.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
* Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:
* NAVSEA Standard Items
* S. Coast Guard Standard Items
* ASME Standards
* COMNAV REGMIDLANTINST 11262.1 (Crane Oversight for Naval Station Norfolk and all Bases)
* OSHA  (Rigging Equipment for Material Handling)
* OSHA  (Inspection of Rigging Gear)
* OSHA  (Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Material Handling)
* OSHA  (Material Handling and Storage)
* Able to withstand environmental factors such as:
* Outside weather conditions
* High, precarious places
* Exposed to fumes and airborne particles
* Very loud noise level
* Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
* Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
* Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as: *

Stooping
* Bending
* Squatting
* Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)
* Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids) Experience Requirements:
* 3rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard.
* 2nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard.
* 1st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience as a Rigger in a shipyard. Other Requirements:
* Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
* Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.