Rigger

About the role

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.

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

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.

• Minimum education: 4 to 7 years relevant experience
• 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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Pay

Salary range: $29 to $35 per hour (or $60,320 to $72,800 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will ultimately determine your wages.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program