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Rigger ( Shipyard)

CraftForce · craftforce.com
Newport NewsTemporary
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The job in short

Shipyard rigging.

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Details

Found
9 d ago · posted 2026-09-21
Location
Newport News, VA
Pay (as listed)
$30 an hour

Full description

? EXPERIENCED RIGGERS WANTED Help Build America’s Nuclear Submarines & Aircraft Carriers! ? Newport News, Virginia ? $30/hour + $140/day per diem ? Weekly attendance bonus ?? Long-term project—up to two years This isn’t just another rigging job. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to work building the nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers that protect our country. What You’ll Do As a shipyard rigger, you’ll help lift, move, position, and secure everything from pipes, valves, pumps, and motors to massive machinery and structural ship components. Responsibilities may include: • Operating cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment • Calculating load weights, centers of gravity, lift-point capacities, and sling angles • Selecting the proper rigging equipment for each lift • Lifting, maneuvering, and setting ship components into place • Erecting, maintaining, and dismantling scaffolding • Installing and maintaining shipboard ventilation equipment • Assisting with ship movements, docking, mooring, and outfitting operations • Inspecting, maintaining, and issuing shipyard tools and equipment What You Must Bring • Previous rigging experience • Strong knowledge of rigging methods, metals, and lifting equipment • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings • Excellent attention to safety and detail • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds • Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb • Ability to work at extreme heights and inside confined spaces • Ability to work any assigned shift based on production needs • Ability to pass a respirator fit test • Ability to pass a physical agility test • Ability to pass a hair-follicle drug test with a three-month lookback • A valid REAL ID or passport • U.S. citizenship, as required by this federal contract What You’ll Get • $30/hour • $140/day per diem, paid seven days per week when working a minimum of 50 hours • $0.50/hour perfect-attendance bonus, paid weekly • Health, dental, and vision insurance after the new-hire waiting period • 401(k) • Paid time off • Holiday pay • The opportunity to work on a nationally important, career-building project This is not a quick turnaround assignment. It’s a chance to build your shipyard experience, earn excellent pay, and help create the backbone of America’s national defense. Ready to Make History? If you have the rigging experience, work ethic, and toughness this project demands, apply today! Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the hiring standards of CraftForce and its clients, which may include: • Satisfactory background check • Drug testing, including saliva, urine, or hair testing • Satisfactory reference checks • Employment verification • Required licenses, certifications, or security clearances • Additional skills evaluations • U.S. citizenship when required by federal, state, or local law or applicable federal contracts ?? Veterans are encouraged to self-identify: https://forms.gle/q8aRVv2FD3AuX2Qu9 CraftForce is an E-Verify employer and an equal employment opportunity employer. Important information about labor laws is available at: https://www.craftforce.com/about/department-of-labor-policies/ For security purposes and to satisfy the legal requirements of this contract, personnel performing work for this client must be U.S. citizens. Citizenship Status Discrimination Information: https://www.justice.gov/crt/iers-frequently-asked-questions-faqs ”

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