AI summary
Rigger role supporting VTG at the Fleet Readiness Center (NAS North Island, San Diego), focused on assembling and setting up rigging to safely lift and move equipment/material in a shipyard/manufacturing environment. You'll select and attach rigging components, coordinate with crane/hoisting operators, and splice/repair slings and tackle. Standout perk: set hourly rate of $34.60/hr.
Key skills
Rigging and hoisting setupSelecting cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, sheavesAttaching loads to crane hooks (chains, slings, grappling devices)Hand signals and load-move communicationForklift operationMan lift operation (boom and scissor)Using hand tools and power wrenchesSplicing rope and wire cablesHigh School DiplomaUS Citizenship
Pays $34.60 per hour (base pay range listed as a guideline based on location, experience, education, and skill level).
You'll thrive here if you have 5+ years of hands-on rigging experience and can safely coordinate lifts using the right equipment and clear signals in a shipyard/manufacturing setting.
Why apply
- $34.60/hour base pay
- Work at NAS North Island
- Hands-on rigging and hoisting work
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.