Rigger in North Kingstown, Rhode Island at Electric Boat

Rigger

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-20752
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 20
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

If yes, then apply today for the position of Rigger at Electric Boat where we will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

Rigger duties include but are not limited to:

Electric Boat Riggers participate in all indoor & outdoor lifting, handling and moving of heavy loads at the facility.

• Riggers will be required to use typical rigging equipment that includes but is not limited to straps, cables, chains, slings, block and tackle, pulleys, and booms
• Riggers will work with mobile cranes with a capacity of up to 120 ton and overhead cranes (radio control and pendent control) with a capacity of up to 60 ton. Riggers will eventually become trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes and forklifts along with types of handling gear
• This position requires the use of hand signals to communicate with mobile crane operators to ensure all lifting and handling functions are completed properly and safely
• This position also requires work to be performed on ships, barges as well as indoors and outdoors
• Candidates will be required to work at heights, confined spaces, inclement weather and support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• Must have experience or training in at least one of the following areas;
  • Rigging or related lifting & handling, heavy equipment operator, construction or related experience
• Valid drivers' license
• Available to work all shifts and to support overtime as needed
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from policies and procedures
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Rigging or related lifting & handling experience or training
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Forklift experience
• Experience in Mobile Crane and/or overhead crane operation
• Experience operating Crawler Crane
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Understanding of basic crane hand signals
• Experience working in the construction environment
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
• Military/Navy experience