<p>Overview</p> <p>Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices </li><li>Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear </li><li>Safe rigging practices and procedures </li><li>Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge </li><li>Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads </li><li>Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs </li><li>Lifting and Handling gear inspection </li></ul> <p>Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:</p> <ul> <li>Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships </li><li>Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads </li><li>Rig nuclear components </li><li>Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision </li><li>401K Plan </li><li>Paid Vacation and holidays </li><li>Shift Premium </li><li>Health and Wellness Programs </li><li>Commuter/Rideshare Van Services </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program </li><li>Safety Boot Reimbursement Program </li><li>Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70 </li></ul> <p>Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?</p> <p>Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Rigger. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.</p> <p>To register for EWIB: https://mpiapplication.ewib.org</p> <p>Support Services that EWIB provides:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Attendance Stipends</p> </li><li> <p>Transportation Assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)</p> </li><li> <p>Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)</p> </li><li> <p>Organizing Uber or Taxi rides</p> </li><li> <p>Childcare assistance</p> </li><li> <p>Clothing or boots</p> </li><li> <p>Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports</p> </li><li> <p>Not required for current Electric Boat Employees*</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>0-5 years of relevant experience </li><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent or 2+ years relevant technical experience </li><li>Must be able to work all shifts </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Previous rigging experience </li><li>Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program </li></ul> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc. </li><li>Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform work from heights. </li><li>Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. </li></ul> <p>Physical Qualifications</p> <p>Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting</p> <p>Environmental Attributes</p> <p>Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet</p>