Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), and Akima company, is looking to hire a   Rigger to join the team supporting Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSWC PC) Rigging Shop.  In general, the level of capability required will be comparable to the WG 5210-10 journeyman level.

 

You will be part of the safe and efficient movement of materials by the use of weight handling equipment in direct support of the daily operations of NSWC PC and other various commands aboard the Naval Support Activity Panama City, as well as providing services to Military and Contract vessels at sea. You will perform all essential duties and responsibilities at the direction of the site Project Manager.

 

Overtime available and 30-40% travel is part of this job.

Responsibilities

• Some tasking will include fabrication of slings, bridles, fabric covers, harnesses, wire rope or fiber towing eyes, etc. per blueprints in accordance with assigned engineering drawing tolerances. 
• This functional area includes direct support in performing fabricating services with execution of a task typically as follows: gather required materials, lay out parts, determine what equipment is necessary to complete the task, cut materials to required size, prep materials, fit components, assemble components to required final dimensions, and visually inspect finished parts to ensure standards and tolerances are met. 
• Tasked with mooring test barges, deployment and recovery of inert mine fields and/or underwater cables, and support of NAVAIR testing as required for NSWC PC project support. 
• Tasking may also include load testing and certification of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) and lifting hardware.
• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing plant or shipyard, selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved, 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 Bridge-or-Gantry-Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone.
• The Rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches, splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle, and may direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment into ships.
• Moving office furniture and equipment is to be included as possible tasking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Overtime will be required on a regular basis.
• 30-40% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• 5 years related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen that possess and be able to maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be able to work Overtime (OT) as needed.
• Must be able to travel 30-40% if needed both CONUS and OCONUS (current US Passport preferred). 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to obtain Navy CAT III Crane course Certification.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification.
• Experience at the WG 5210-10 journeyman level.
• Desirable CDL Qualification.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Requires work aboard vessels at sea. Some occasional lifting and moving of office equipment, furniture and supplies may be required.
• Some lifting up to 75 pounds required.
• Nature of job also requires considerable walking as well as exposure to electricity and electronic equipment.

Company Description

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

The work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, we provide support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, we provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As an employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportuni

Company Description

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. \r\n\r\nThe work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. \r\n\r\nFor our shareholders, we provide support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. \r\n\r\nFor our government customers, we provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT. \r\n\r\nAs an employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportuni

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