AI summary
VTG is hiring an onsite Rigger to support lifting and moving equipment at the Fleet Readiness Center at NAS North Island (San Diego area). You'll assemble and set up rigging/hoisting equipment, attach loads, and coordinate safe lifts with crane/hoisting operators. Standout perk: hourly base pay is clearly stated at $34.60/hr.
Key skills
Rigging and hoisting setupSelecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks and sheavesAttaching loads to crane hooks (chains, slings, ropes, wire)Hand tools and power wrenchesSplicing rope and wire cables (slings and tackle repair)Forklift operationMan lift operation (boom and scissor)Directing crane/hoisting operations via hand signals/communicationsShipyard/manufacturing lifting operations safety
Pays $34.60 per hour (base pay stated; varies by location, experience, education, and skill level).
You'll thrive here if you have 5+ years of hands-on rigging experience, can safely coordinate complex lifts, and have forklift and boom/scissor man-lift experience.
Why apply
- Base pay stated: $34.60/hour
- Work at NAS North Island
- Onsite role at Fleet Readiness Center
Overview
Do you have what it takes?
VTG is currently seeking a Rigger at the Fleet Readiness Center at NAS North Island in San Diego, CA.
What will you do?
- A Rigger assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in a manufacturing plant or shipyard, selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved, attaches 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 Bridge-or-Gantry-Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.
- The Rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches, splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle, and may direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment into ships.
Do you have what it takes?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience that includes Forklift and man lift (boom and scissor) experience is required.
- High School Diploma.
- Must be a US Citizen.
VTG's base pay range is $34.60 per hour which is a general guideline for the geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or market considerations.