Rigger

Essential Functions

• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, shackles, clamping devices, blocks, synthetic slings and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Has knowledge of various size wire ropes breaking strengths.
• Selects pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms with bolts and clamps.
• Attaches load with grappling devices such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains to crane hook.
• Gives directions to Overhead Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled.
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment.
• Uses proper hand signals to signal crane operators and radio communication with crane operators.
• Visually inspects all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-alongs, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure safety is always first.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Competencies

• Communicate effectively, verbally, with hand signals and by radio.
• Thoroughness.
• Flexibility.
• Integrity.
• Strategic thinking.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member.

Physical Demands

• A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc.

Work Environment

• Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke.
• Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.