Rigger - 1st in Suffolk
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, General Labor, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description
The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, electronic equipment, staging work, testing, steel/pipe work, general dock, rudders, shafting, wheel work, and anchor chain work. The Mechanic operates equipment for assembly and installation; performs preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery; records work performed and follows specified safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge:- Anchor Chain Work
- Make metal tags
- Break detachable links (including baldt/kenter style links)
- Transport - load/unload - trailers/pallets ()
- Read a micrometer
- Assist in counting anchor shots and tags
- Assist in removing and reinstalling bitter ends - open/closed fo'c'sle
- Assist in measuring chain links and detachable links including snap gauge shots
- Wheel Work (Hubs/Blades/CCP System)
- Hook up and operate air falls
- Install and remove blade pallet rig
- Transport hub - trailer/boom dolly ()
- Assist in proper sling/grommet hook up - hull
- Dry-Dock Related Shafting Work
- Assist in method of removal - pad eye placement - select gear
- Assist in shaft transporting - trailer/boom dolly
- Shaft Alley Related Shafting Work
- Removal of bulkhead seals
- Deck Machinery Work (work with cranes and cargo booms)
- Wires
- Assist with removing/reeve system/blocks - Booms
- Assist with removing /install and proper method/gear selection for ABS quadrennial - Blocks
- Assist with removing /reinstall [ABS quadrennial] - Testing
- Assist with setting up, [navy test] [ABS test] - B&A crane
- Assist with removing /reeve wire ropes - B&A crane
- Assist with boom removal [method/select gear/block/transport] - B&A Crane
- Assist with testing and set up - Routine Engine Room Work
- Method/gear/route walked
- Proper lashing/rig gear applications
- Small pumps, motors, valves [less than 24"], pipe, vent ducting, etc.
- Install and remove flushing gear
- Main Engine/SSDG Overhaul Work
- Install and remove flushing gear
- Electronic Equipment Inspections
- Complete inspection procedures
- Determine follow up required
- Staging Work
- Must be familiar with the staging procedure
- Must be familiar with proper building practices for the QES/Burke
- Steel/Pipe Related Work:
- Complete steel repair work and or piping work on various areas outside of the engine room
- General Dock-Related Work
- Blocking
- Docking/undocking
- Mooring ships
- Gangway/platforms
- Other various dock-related tasks
- Must be familiar with Hook-on (ship/pier)
Minimum education:
4 to 7 yrs.
Minimum relevant education:
Practical Theory Requirements:
A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for the CG, DDG, and LHD ships. Knowledge of job planning and executing, proper gear selection, leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision.
Other Requirements:- Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
- Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
- Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure
- Must be able to wear appropriate protective gear
- Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
This job description does not include all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. The key duties, responsibilities and requirements identified in this description are subject to modification by the Company (in consultation with the Union, as appropriate) at any time.
Education, Experience, & SkillsHigh School/Ged
Pay InformationThis position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
Employee Benefits- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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