Rigger jobs in Pennsylvania

Starting Pay*: $25.39/hr – $30.83/hr (WG-05/08/10)

*Shift differential pay on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Type

Full Time, 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift. This is a non-supervisory position.

Location

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA

About NFPC

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.

Job Description

A Rigger responsibilities include planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, and installing complex weight handling gear in addition to moving/positioning objects in both open and confined locations. Equipment that a Rigger uses includes chain falls, 15' J-Bars, tackle blocks, gallows frames and positioning fixtures.

See more about NFPC at our website:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Norfolk/Department-Links/Naval-Foundry-and-Propeller-Center/

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Moves/position large, complex components (i.e. 23' propellers) into open and confined spaces using a crane or other rigging materials.
• Estimating weights and centers of gravity prior to lifting to ensure safety during handling.
• Follows established rigging practices and procedures independently and clear unusual problems with supervisor.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• High school education

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.39 - $30.83 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: In person