Rigger - 1st

About the Role

The Rigger Shop Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, electronic equipment, staging, testing, steel/pipe work, general dock operations, 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.

Responsibilities

• Anchor Chain Work
  • Make metal tags
  • Break detachable links (including baldt/kenter style links)
  • Transport – load/unload – trailers/pallets (Preferred)
  • 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 (Preferred)
  • 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)

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • Minimum 4 to 7 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated developing knowledge of naval vessel compartments, number systems, and related vessel terminology for CG, DDG, and LHD ships
  • Knowledge of job planning and execution, proper gear selection, and leading helpers and handypersons with normal supervision
• Skills
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Calculate and understand units of measure
  • Wear appropriate protective gear
  • Ability to obtain a government access badge

Benefits

At BAE Systems, benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Generally, employees are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave (e.g., military, bereavement, federal/state sick leave)
• Company recognition program (monetary or non-monetary awards)
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector focuses on armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair. Employees take pride in developing products that protect lives and contribute to national security.