Rigger Job at Philly Shipyard Inc, Paulsboro, NJ

  • Philly Shipyard Inc
  • Paulsboro, NJ

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Follow all Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and regulations
• Selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, shackles, clamping devices, blocks, synthetic slings and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Must have knowledge of various size wire ropes breaking strengths
• 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 Overhead Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled
• Sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment
• Use proper hand signals to signal crane operators and radio communication with crane operators
• Visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-alongs, hooks, and all other rigging gear to insure that safety is always first
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned


COMPETENCIES


• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, with hand signals and by radio
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.


*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.


PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE
• Minimum High School or GED Diploma
• Minimum 3 years structural steel rigging or erecting
• Fundamentals of rigging, basic working knowledge of crane and rigging gear
• High Reach Forklift experience
• Knowledge of the proper hand and radio signals for all cranes
• Knowledge of tying knots
• Knowledge of proper hand signals to signal crane operators and radio communication with crane operators
• Knowledge of how to visually inspect all rigging gear such as wire rope, shackles synthetic slings, chain hoist, come-alongs, hooks, and all other rigging gear to ensure that safety is always first
• Must have knowledge of various size wire ropes' breaking strengths
• Some training may be available to keep educated on new OSHA or other safety guidelines and new industry developments


OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

Job Tags

Full time

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