Overview:

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Rideshare Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $20.53 - $24.53

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Rigger. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

To register for EWIB:  

Support Services that EWIB provides: 

Attendance Stipends

Transportation AssistanceMileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)

Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)

Organizing Uber or Taxi rides

Childcare assistance

Clothing or boots

Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

Not required for current Electric Boat Employees

Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:

Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices

Interpretation of rated  charts for rigging gear

Safe rigging practices and procedures

Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge

Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads

Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs

Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:

Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships

Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads

Rig nuclear components

Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents

Qualifications:

Required: 

Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or be a current High School Senior

0-5 years of relevant experience

Must be available for all shifts.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous rigging experience 

Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program

Skills:

Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.

Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform high work.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Physical Qualifications:

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes:

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet