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Job Title: Rigger** **Job Description

Join our team as a Rigger, where you will play a crucial role in loading and unloading cargo on and off ships. You will work with various equipment such as chain falls, pulleys, and winches, and perform necessary repairs to ensure operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload cargo on and off ships safely and efficiently.

+ Operate chain falls, pulleys, and winches to assist with cargo handling.

+ Perform repairs on chain falls, pulleys, and winches as needed.

+ Secure, fasten, and lock chains, ropes, and equipment to ensure safety.

+ Read and interpret blueprints to execute tasks accurately.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in using rigging equipment such as pulleys, winches, and chain falls.

+ Ability to secure, fasten, and lock chains, ropes, and knots effectively.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

+ Capability to read and interpret prints.

+ Eligibility for OSHA and DBIDS certifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a Boatswain's Mate is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can utilize your skills and expertise. Our team is committed to safety and efficiency, providing you with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

Work outdoors in a bustling shipyard environment at locations such as BAE, NOB, and/or MHI. The role requires resilience and adaptability to various weather conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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.

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.