Marine Rigger

Location: Hampton Roads, VA

Pay: $20–$29/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and assignment Tidewater Staffing is hiring Shipyard Riggersfor opportunities throughout the Hampton Roads maritime industry. We are seeking candidates with experience ranging frombasic rigging and material movement to advanced shipboard lifting, equipment positioning, and load handling. Candidates with previous shipyard, maritime, industrial, construction, or heavy-equipment rigging experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties: Assist with or perform the safe movement, lifting, positioning, and securing of equipment, materials, and ship components. Select and use appropriate rigging equipment, includingslings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, wire rope, hoists, and related gear. Inspect rigging equipment before use and identify damaged or unsafe components. Attach and secure loads using appropriate rigging methods. Use standard hand signals and maintain clear communication during lifting and material-movement operations. Assist with positioning machinery, structural components, piping, equipment, and other loads aboard vessels and throughout shipyard facilities. Work with crane operators and other trades during lifting and positioning operations. Maintain awareness of load weight, balance, travel path, surrounding personnel, and potential hazards. Follow applicable shipyard safety procedures, lift plans, PPE requirements, and customer requirements. Maintain clean and organized work areas and properly store rigging equipment.

Qualifications: Previousshipyard, marine, industrial, construction, or heavy-equipment rigging experiencepreferred. Knowledge of common rigging equipment and safe load-handling practices. Experience withslings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, hoists, wire rope, and related rigging equipmentis preferred. Ability to understand and follow lifting instructions, hand signals, and safety procedures. Comfortable performingactive, hands-on work in shipyard and industrial environments. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and move throughout shipboard work areas. Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and varying environmental conditions as required by assignment. Dependable attendance and reliable transportation. Ability to meet applicable safety, screening, and worksite-access requirements. Preferred Credentials & Experience Previousnaval or commercial shipyard rigging experience Experience supporting crane and heavy-lift operations OSHA 10 Maritime or other applicable safety training TWIC Current or previous DBIDS credential Applicable rigging, signaling, or qualified-person certifications Experience reading lift plans, identifying rigging configurations, orcalculating/understandingload requirements Apply today to be considered for current Shipyard Rigger opportunities. \nCompany

Description: Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and lightindustrial/manufacturingindustries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

Company Description: Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”