Crane Rigger - Newport News, VA, United States - BuildSubmarines
Description
RIGGER ENTRY LEVEL
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Team:
X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding
Full-Time
Shift:
Multiple
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:
Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia.
Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.Navy nuclear submarines.Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.
Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.
Riggers provide the kinetic energy of the shipbuilding business.They operate the vast majority of cranes throughout the shipyard in addition to a wide assortment of forklifts with various capacities.
Riggers are also responsible for operation of the shipyard's tug boats - moving ships between dry docks and piers, and mooring ships while at the piers and outfitting berths.
Riggers handle every component of a ship - from pipes and valves, to pumps, motors and electronic equipment, to the largest machinery and structural components - riggers are able to lift, manipulate, and set them into place.
Each type is selected to best suit the physical location and intended use, to provide a safe working platform for personnel where none existed.
The Rigger's Department is also responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and issuing the myriad assortment of tools used in the shipbuilding business.
This section of the department also installs and maintains various types of ventilation equipment onboard ships to prevent dangerous atmospheres from developing.
Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.
artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first.
Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
We offer comprehensive benefits including:
medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity.We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.