Job Title: Rigger 1st ClassJob Description

The Rigger 1st Class is responsible for accomplishing tasks in accordance with work specifications safely and with the highest quality, in a professional manner. The ideal candidate will also have light electrician or ship fitting experience to assist when rigging work is not available.

ResponsibilitiesAssist other trades in removing equipment and structural components using lifting equipment such as chain falls, cranes, shackles, and slings.Meet the requirements of an Outside Machinist.Communicate with crane operators via hand signals or voice radios.Carry and use chain falls effectively.Inspect, use, and store wire rope pennants and slings properly.Determine load weight and center of gravity when rigging equipment.Select the correct rigging equipment for various tasks.Utilize complex multipoint suspension techniques to maneuver loads and move objects from heights of 50ft to 70ft.Tie knots such as bowlines, square knots, and hitches, and understand their uses.Estimate the weight needed for weight tests on different types of ship equipment.Carry a full tool bag and assist in removing, disassembling, repairing, reassembling, and reinstalling ship equipment.Work at heights of 20 ft. or higher.Stand, sit, walk, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.Adhere to company safety policies and industrial safety requirements.Access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.Essential SkillsQualified rigger level one and qualified signal person - OSHA 1926 Subpart CC Certified.Advanced knowledge of crane signals and terminologies.Minimum of 8-12 years of shipyard rigging experience.Basic tool sizes ranging from 1/4\" to 1 ¼\".Additional Skills & QualificationsRigger, Boatswain, Mate, Navy certifications.Experience in planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, and installing complex weight handling gear and rigging.Ability to move ship’s engines, generators, turbines, pumps, boilers, and delicate electronic equipment.Coordination and arrangement of work for several trades based on technical documents, blueprints, and specifications.Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety and professionalism, offering opportunities to work in diverse environments and gain experience with various shipyard tasks. Benefit from a culture that emphasizes skill development and career growth.

Work Environment

Work involves evening and weekend hours. Must be able to work at heights of 20 ft. or higher and access various work locations, including government and private shipyards. Adherence to safety policies and industrial safety requirements is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bremerton, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bremerton,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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