Rigger Trainee (Norfolk Free 1 Week Unpaid Training)
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 45873
Team: X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete one week of free unpaid training to obtain a certificate in the Rigger trade.
Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered monthly with up to 8 students per class. The Rigger Trainee program is offered at QED Systems (Norfolk VA). This is a 1-week (UNPAID) program (40 hours) 7 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday).
Riggers provide the kinetic energy of the shipbuilding business. They operate the vast majority of cranes throughout the shipyard in addition to a wide assortment of forklifts with various capacities. Riggers are also responsible for operation of the shipyards tug boats - moving ships between dry docks and piers and mooring ships while at the piers and outfitting berths.
Riggers handle every component of a ship - from pipes and valves to pumps motors and electronic equipment to the largest machinery and structural components - riggers are able to lift manipulate and set them into place. To accomplish this riggers must be able to calculate the weight and center of gravity of the item being handled determine the capacity of the lift points and calculate the angle imposed on the handling gear in order to select the most appropriate gear for the task at hand.
Riggers erect maintain and dismantle various types of scaffolding throughout the shipyard. Each type is selected to best suit the physical location and intended use to provide a safe working platform for personnel where none existed.
The Riggers Department is also responsible for purchasing maintaining and issuing the myriad assortment of tools used in the shipbuilding business. This section of the department also installs and maintains various types of ventilation equipment onboard ships to prevent dangerous atmospheres from developing.
To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works please visit
MTT Program Video: Rigger: News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay weekly paychecks paid time off paid holidays medical benefits including an on-site health center 401K company match employee discounts and more.
Must Have
Must be able to pass a 1-week (UNPAID) program (40 hours) 7:00am 3:30pm (Monday Friday)
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass physical agility test
Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces
Must be willing to work any shift
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Crane
- Algebra
- Heavy Haul Experience
- Rigging
- Suspension Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Millwright
- Maya
- Heavy Lifting
- Moving Experience
- Geometry
