General Dynamics Electric Boat
Overview
Rigger
Requisition ID: 2025-15177
Location: US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location: EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade: Manufacturing Support/Trades
Shift: 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required: Approved Background Check
Number of Openings: 27
What We Offer
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Rigger duties Rigger duties include but are not limited to:
Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.
Riggers will use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms.
Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity up to 120 tons and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) up to 60 tons. Riggers will eventually be trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear.
This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely.
This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors.
Candidates will be required to work at heights, in confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Experience in rigging/lifting & handling
Valid drivers' license
Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training
CDL license
Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
Experience operating Crawler Crane
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Understanding of basic crane hand signals
Experience working in the construction environment
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
Military/Navy experience
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes
Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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Requisition ID: 2025-15177
Location: US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location: EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade: Manufacturing Support/Trades
Shift: 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required: Approved Background Check
Number of Openings: 27
What We Offer
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Rigger duties Rigger duties include but are not limited to:
Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.
Riggers will use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms.
Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity up to 120 tons and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) up to 60 tons. Riggers will eventually be trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear.
This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely.
This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors.
Candidates will be required to work at heights, in confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications Required:
High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Experience in rigging/lifting & handling
Valid drivers' license
Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training
CDL license
Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
Experience operating Crawler Crane
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Understanding of basic crane hand signals
Experience working in the construction environment
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
Military/Navy experience
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes
Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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