Rigger - SDCA

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Crane and Rigging Manager SUPERVISES: N/AAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be technically proficient in tasks, work processes, and safe use of rigging equipment
• Will be held accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
• Will maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites
• Be responsible for selection and utilization of proper lifting gear
• Set up crane hoisting equipment
• Will be expected to work any assigned shift
• May be assigned tasks that are outside the normal craft assignments
• Monitor the job site for compliance with quality, safety, and environmental and health regulations
• Will be expected to demonstrate the ability to apply practices which satisfy regulatory requirements and industry wide established guidelines to carry out instructions or directions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Also, will be expected to be able to identify and then resolve small problems which arise while carrying out day-to-day tasks

• High School Diploma/GED, or 5 years Maritime experience
• One year minimum work experience as a rigger in a shipyard environment or similar industry
• Must be willing to participate in continuous improvement by way of on-the-job training for less experienced co-workers
• Must have a thorough knowledge of equipment used in rigging operations, including but not limited to lifting and moving equipment
• Must have knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout
• Must have a thorough knowledge of USA Standard hand signals
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and measure using the metric system
• Must demonstrate acceptable proficiency by participating in and successfully completing the Austal USA Overhead Crane/Rigging training course which will include both written and functional examinations
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations

• Will be expected to acquire basic tools on a list which will be provided by the Crane/Rigging Manager

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• Production Department
• Foremen and Supervisors
• Health, Safety and Environmental representatives

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Pay rate is $35.25.

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related…